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Mars invests £161m to modernise historic pet food factory in Melton Mowbray
Mars, Incorporated is investing £161m in its Melton Mowbray pet nutrition factory to install advanced production technology, creating more than 30 skilled engineering and technical roles as it looks to strengthen UK manufacturing capacity. Read more via The Manufacturer
Manufacturing Leaders’ Summit 2026 – Day 1 key takeaways
Find out the biggest takeaways from the first day of this year’s Manufacturing Leaders’ Summit’s keynotes and panel discussions. Read more via The Manufacturer
UK industry needs policy shake-up to unlock circular economy, engineers warn
The UK must reform its economic incentives, regulation and infrastructure if it is to unlock the potential of a circular economy, according to a new report from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). Read more via The Manufacturer
Babcock welcomes more than 800 early careers recruits to strengthen UK defence skills
Babcock International Group has welcomed more than 800 apprentices, graduates and undergraduates across its UK operations, reinforcing its investment in the engineering and technical skills needed to support the future of the UK’s defence sector. Read more via The Manufacturer
Ori Biotech strengthens supply chain resilience with Europlaz partnership
Ori Biotech has announced a strategic partnership with Eurplaz to support delivery of its GMP-ready IRO® consumable family to cell and gene therapy developers worldwide. Read more via The Manufacturer
