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

Posted on 12 Mar 2026 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.

Heritage craft manufacturers forge digital future with Made Smarter support

Heritage craft manufacturers are embracing digital technology to protect traditional skills and scale their businesses, with support from Made Smarter North West. Read more via The Manufacturer

I.T.S. secures funding to expand manufacturing capacity

International Taste Solutions (I.T.S.), the Newbury-based natural flavours manufacturer, has secured funding from Barclays to acquire a new warehouse facility that will support the company’s continued growth in the UK and international markets. Read more via The Manufacturer

Babcock signs skills pact with colleges to strengthen Scotland’s defence workforce

Babcock International Group has signed a new agreement with Fife College and Forth Valley College aimed at accelerating the development of Scotland’s defence and advanced manufacturing workforce. Read more via The Manufacturer

Wholebake builds end-to-end European market entry model that removes operational headaches

Wholebake, one of the UK’s leading healthy snack bar manufacturers, has developed an end‑to‑end European market entry model designed specifically to help UK brands navigate this complexity. Read more via The Manufacturer

ReAgent launches charitable foundation to support communities, education and the environment

Chemical manufacturer ReAgent has launched a new charity, the ReAgent Foundation, aimed at supporting organisations that improve lives, expand access to education and protect the natural environment. Read more via The Manufacturer