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

Posted on 11 Dec 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.

JLR reengineers the dashboard safety ‘backbone’ in its next generation vehicles to cut over 50,000 tonnes of CO2 annually

Luxury automotive manufacturer JLR has reengineered one of the most structurally important but carbon intensive components within its future vehicles – the instrument panel crosscar beam. Read more via The Manufacturer

Premium paint with purpose: How Mylands is leading the plant-based revolution

From supplying the film and TV industry to pioneering plant-based paints, Mylands blends craftsmanship, innovation and sustainability to deliver premium, eco-conscious finishes for homes and industries alike. The Manufacturer caught up with owner, Dominic Myland, to find out more. Read more via The Manufacturer

Stannah strengthens leadership with sixth generation and new executive board

Stannah, the UK’s largest wholly family-owned lift business and a global leader in home accessibility, today announced a major evolution in its governance and leadership structure. This milestone marks the beginning of a new era for the company, as the sixth generation of the Stannah family steps forward to help shape its future. Read more via The Manufacturer

Shaping a skilled and inclusive manufacturing workforce for a net zero future

The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland’s (NMIS) Manufacturing Skills Academy’s Jennifer Griffith argues that manufacturing must transform outdated perceptions, embrace inclusive imagery and training pathways, and leverage the rise of green, high-tech roles to attract more women and diverse talent into a modern, innovation-driven industry. Read more via The Manufacturer

Archwood Group awarded Gold accreditation by Investors in People

Archwood Group has successfully maintained the prestigious ‘We Invest in Wellbeing’ Gold accreditation by Investors in People for three consecutive years, recognising the UK timber manufacturer’s ongoing commitment to employee health, wellbeing and personal development across all its sites. Read more via The Manufacturer