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

Posted on 9 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.

Yorkshire glass manufacturer to deliver Royal Botanic Garden project

Specialist Glass Products has partnered with Vision Architectural Glazing to deliver a bespoke glass installation for the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh, to to restore and safeguard the historic glasshouses Read more via The Manufacturer

Castings Technology creates 20 jobs as aerospace demand drives growth

Castings Technology, a leading UK manufacturer of complex high-integrity titanium and steel castings, is creating 20 new jobs in South Yorkshire as part of its ambitious growth plans. Read more via The Manufacturer

Dubai Airports CEO to spearhead Sustainable Aviation Fuel Initiative

The Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI), founded by His Majesty King Charles III in 2020 when he was Prince of Wales, has appointed Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, as the new CEO Champion of its flagship Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Pathfinder Initiative. Read more via The Manufacturer

Big Bear Plastics targets retail and defence growth following £2m investment

Big Bear Plastics is accelerating its growth strategy after completing a £2m investment programme aimed at expanding capacity, increasing automation and unlocking new opportunities in retail and defence markets. Read more via The Manufacturer

NMITE appoints its first Head of Learning and Teaching

NMITE has appointed Dr Richard Lillington, as Professor in Engineering and its first Head of Learning and Teaching, marking a key milestone in shaping the institution’s academic growth and strategic direction. Read more via The Manufacturer