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

Posted on 8 Jan 2025 by The Manufacturer

Each day The Manufacturer compiles the top manufacturing news stories from around the web. To make your life a little easier, we trawl through all the major trade publications, broadsheets and business magazines to find you the most important manufacturing news each morning. Don't forget to bookmark this page and check back daily.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announces £300m investment in Goodwood manufacturing facility

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced that it is investing more than £300m in its Goodwood manufacturing facility to create additional space to expand its Bespoke and Coachbuild capabilities. More via The Manufacturer

UK supply chains receive £13m safeguarding boost

UK supply chains are to be strengthened thanks to £13m in funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). More via The Manufacturer

Babcock announces partnership with Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity

Babcock International Group has announced that it has joined the Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity’s (RNRMC) Bridge Partnership scheme as a platinum partner. More via The Manufacturer

Vehicle conversion specialist CPD drives UK business forward with £10m investment

A leader in commercial vehicle conversions has announced a landmark £10m investment to expand its offering. More via The Manufacturer

ABB buys Siemens Gamesa’s power electronics business

ABB is buying Siemens Gamesa’s power electronics business in Spain to strengthen its position in the booming market for high-power renewable energy conversion technologies. More via Drives & Controls