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

Posted on 12 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.

Lack of confidence in government support is impacting the skills gap says report

Less than one fifth (18%) of engineering and manufacturing businesses are confident that the government can solve the skills shortage according to a new report out at the end of last week. More via The Manufacturer

Liverpool firm ASG King and Fowler invests £2m in new anodising line

A leading Liverpool-based aerospace surface treatment specialist, with a heritage dating back to 1887, has successfully installed and commissioned its cutting-edge Tartaric Sulphuric Anodising (TSA) line and new paint booths. More via The Manufacturer

NMIS joins space race with unveiling of second-stage vehicle demonstrator

A new demonstrator vehicle showcasing cutting-edge design and manufacturing innovation for space will be unveiled by the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) yesterday (11 March) as part of Space-Comm Expo – the UK’s largest space industry event. More via The Manufacturer

Nissan shakes up senior leadership team to position for long-term growth

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has announced changes to its senior management, introducing a significantly renewed leadership line-up to achieve the company’s short- and mid-term objectives while positioning it for long-term growth. More via The Manufacturer

The Compleat Food Group acquires The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co

Leading food manufacturer The Compleat Food Group has acquired The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co for an undisclosed figure. More via The Manufacturer

UK security industry records almost 250% export increase over last decade

The UK’s Security and Resilience sector has seen its total exports increase by 244% since 2014, new data shows. More via The Manufacturer