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

Posted on 10 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.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe calls on government to intervene in the chemicals industry

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Founder and Chairman of INEOS, one of the world’s largest chemical companies, has today called on Europe’s politicians to make an eleventh- hour intervention to save the chemical industry. Read more via The Manufacturer

Goa’s Rhea Distilleries unveils India’s first paper bottle in UK-India trade breakthrough

In a milestone for sustainable packaging and UK-India trade relations, Goa-based Rhea Distilleries has launched India’s first paper bottle — the Frugal Bottle — for its Fidalgo Premium Cashew Feni spirit. Read more via The Manufacturer

Inside Swizzels’ data-driven revolution in manufacturing

Jeremy Dee, Managing Director of Swizzels Matlow, recently spoke with The Manufacturer about how the business is transforming its forecast accuracy while reducing planning time from days to hours. Read more via The Manufacturer

Historic UK manufacturer, Whitton Precision, tools-up for the future

Family-owned Whitton Precision, the UK’s last surviving producer of British standard crinkle washers, is powering up for a new era of growth by completing a ‘turning-point’ £120,000 investment. Read more via The Manufacturer

Infor unveils built-for-industry AI agents to revolutionise operational workflows

Infor has announced the launch of an expansion of its suite of AI-driven solutions for micro-verticals, optimising how technology can address the unique challenges and demands across industries, from dairy producers, to EV manufacturers, to textile fabricators, and more. Read more via The Manufacturer