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

Posted on 8 Nov 2024 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.

New triple tile innovation set to speed up housebuilding

To help meet the demand for new homes, British roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles is launching a revolutionary new roof tile which is 33% quicker to install than similar tiles and has never been made at high production speeds before, anywhere. More via The Manufacturer

Medical device manufacturer celebrates double award success

A Derby-based medical device manufacturer is celebrating after recently scooping two prestigious awards. More via The Manufacturer

DS Smith celebrates triple triumph at Austrian Awards

DS Smith is celebrating a triple success at two of Austria’s most prestigious packaging awards. More via The Manufacturer

Up to £100,000 in grant funding available for Worcestershire SMEs to cut carbon and energy costs

Businesses in Worcestershire and the Marches area looking at cutting carbon and energy costs are being encouraged to take advantage of the Business Energy Advice Service (BEAS) free energy assessment and grant. More via The Manufacturer

CEOs adjust net zero timescales and investment in bid to balance commerciality and sustainability

New research has revealed that CEOs across key European countries are shifting timescales and investment around net zero goals as companies continue to grapple with balancing profitability and sustainability in a volatile energy market. More via The Manufacturer

SKF Luton plant closes and machinery is put up for auction

SKF has closed its roller bearing manufacturing plant in Luton, UK, with loss of around 300 jobs, after more than a century of production at the site. More via Drives & Controls