Daily Manufacturing News Digest – the industry stories you should be aware of today

Posted on 7 Jan 2026 by The Manufacturer

Each day The Manufacturer compiles the top manufacturing news stories from around the web and compiles them into this daily digest to make your life a little easier. Don’t forget to bookmark this page and check back daily for all the latest manufacturing news.

2026 business rates revaluation could ‘cripple’ UK manufacturing

Tadweld, a leading UK steel fabrication and engineering company, has warned that the 2026 business rates revaluation will “cripple” UK manufacturing and force small firms to the brink. Read more via The Manufacturer

Erdinger partners with Domino to deliver high-speed laser coding for premium beer

Domino Printing Sciences has partnered with Erdinger in Germany to implement its new Dx1060i 100W CO2 laser coder, boosting flexibility, improving line efficiency, and enabling a clear path towards future coding and compliance requirements. Read more via The Manufacturer

Bristol manufacturer set for growth with trio of key appointments

A Bristol-headquartered engineering and manufacturing business has bolstered its leadership team with a trio of key appointments which will strengthen its position in the manufacturing sector. Read more via The Manufacturer

Transicon expands north as UK manufacturers look to £150bn digitalisation opportunity

Automation control specialist Transicon has strengthened its presence across the north of England as it predicts growth in manufacturing digitalisation in 2026. Read more via The Manufacturer

Forterra raises £40,677 for Cancer Research UK in 2025

Over the course of 2025, Northampton-based building materials manufacturer Forterra matched the £22,462 raised by its colleagues to contribute a grand total of £40,677 towards Cancer Research UK. Read more via The Manufacturer