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

Posted on 12 Feb 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.

Susan’s legacy set to inspire more than 2000 pupils to consider a career in STEM

Nearly 2000 pupils will have the opportunity to get a better taste of vocational learning thanks to the expansion of the STEM Engagement Fund in the Black Country and Birmingham. More via The Manufacturer

From UTC to apprenticeships

High-performing UTC (University Technical College) leavers have gone on to apprenticeships after taking part in projects with employers, work experience, and technical qualifications — all facilitated by their UTC. More via The Manufacturer

John Crane launches new apprenticeship programme in partnership with AMRC Training Centre

John Crane has announced the launch of its inaugural Degree-Level Engineering Apprenticeship programme with the University of Sheffield AMRC Training Centre. More via The Manufacturer

Shropshire manufacturer invests in new sustainable facilities to accelerate growth

A Shropshire-based manufacturer, with a proud 50-year heritage, is embarking on a new chapter of growth, completing a state-of-the-art manufacturing site to support a range of high-profile customer projects, including a Netflix film and television set. More via The Manufacturer

Investment pays off for Aviramp as productivity soars

World-leading aircraft boarding ramp manufacturer Aviramp has seen its investment in the future rewarded with a 300 per cent increase in production. More via The Manufacturer

My apprenticeship got me here – Cassie

Rolls-Royce’s Cassie Leicester shares her journey from Engineering Advanced Apprentice to Vice-President, Off Wing Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul EMEA & Americas in Civil Aerospace. More via Rolls-Royce