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Northern sole: shoe manufacturer LANX is a British success story
A circularity ethos and hand-made heritage are at the core of Lancashire-based shoe manufacturer LANX. The Manufacturer Editorial team headed north to find out more about what makes this British success story tick. Read more via The Manufacturer
EngineeringUK calls for action to get more girls on STEM pathways
EngineeringUK has called for urgent action to increase the number of girls and young women entering engineering and technology education pathways. The call comes after new figures showed that females account for just 26% of those on such pathways in England by age 18. Read more via The Manufacturer
Tobacco to technology: how data is reshaping British American Tobacco (BAT)
At Smart Manufacturing Week 2026, Alex Lee, Data Governance Lead, Ops, British American Tobacco (BAT), sat down with The Manufacturer to discuss the role data is playing in shaping the company’s vision for the future. Read more via The Manufacturer
Darwen school to become England’s 45th University Technical College
Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio in Lancashire has received approval from the Department for Education to become Aldridge UTC Darwen, making it England’s 45th University Technical College (UTC). Read more via The Manufacturer
Radnor Hills’ Environmental Manager graduates Cranfield with sustainability Masters
The Environmental Manager at Welsh soft drinks manufacturer, Radnor Hills, has graduated from Cranfield University with a Masters in Business Sustainability, as the Welsh soft drinks manufacturer works towards its target of net zero by 2045. Read more via The Manufacturer
