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

Posted on 9 Oct 2025 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.

Carlsberg Britvic announces £20m Rugby investment, creating more than 30 jobs

Carlsberg Britvic is investing £20m in a new soft drinks canning line and building extension at its Rugby factory – creating more than 30 new jobs and bringing total investment in the site over the past five years to more than £60m. Read more via The Manufacturer

CBM welcomes JLR’s staged return but warns of long road ahead for suppliers

The Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM) has welcomed JLR’s staged return to production and the release of the car maker’s own funding stream to support suppliers further down the supply chain. Read more via The Manufacturer

Home comforts as improvement specialist celebrates 20 years with £100m vision

One of the UK’s leading home improvement specialists is marking its 20th birthday in style by setting out a four-year growth plan to achieve £100m in sales. Read more via The Manufacturer

Clarity Plastics eyes international expansion after saving 60 years of West Midlands manufacturing heritage

A newly formed manufacturing group is targeting international expansion and new jobs after acquiring two distressed plastics companies out of administration. Read more via The Manufacturer

ADS announces new VP for Aerospace

ADS, the UK trade association for the aerospace, defence, security and space, has announced the appointment of Véronique Bardelmann, Vice President Safran UK & Europe, as its new Vice President (VP) for Aerospace. Read more via The Manufacturer