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

Posted on 11 Mar 2025 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.

Manufacturer-funded initiatives boost university’s recycling drive

One of the world’s leading consumer goods companies has funded a series of interventions at the University of Strathclyde which have highlighted key factors that could significantly improve recycling on-the-go across Scotland. More via The Manufacturer

Forterra’s women lift each other up in manufacturing

For International Women’s Day 2025, Forterra spotlighted the power of women supporting each other in the traditionally male-dominated manufacturing industry. More via The Manufacturer

STL to showcase battery busbar expertise at industry event

Samuel Taylor Limited (STL) is charging up to showcase its expertise in battery busbars at an upcoming industry event. More via The Manufacturer

Kraft Heinz bolsters European footprint with unveiling of new €70m Spanish processing plant

A year and a half after breaking ground at its La Rioja manufacturing site, The Kraft Heinz Company has unveiled a new, state-of-the-art processing plant in a move that will boost the factory’s capacity by 50 per cent. More via The Manufacturer

Green steel firm appoints new CEO

A Teeside company that specialises in developing green steel technology has announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). More via The Manufacturer

99% of industrial manufacturers say they need more support to be sustainable, finds Biffa survey

Industrial manufacturing decision-makers’ sustainable intentions have been revealed in a survey by leading sustainable waste management company Biffa. More via The Manufacturer

Made in Britain forges PR partnership to champion UK manufacturing

Made in Britain, the official trademark for UK manufacturing, has appointed Carrington, a digital marketing agency based in Lincoln, to amplify its support for British industry. More via The Manufacturer