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

Posted on 12 Nov 2026 by The Manufacturer
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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.

Industry’s cream of the crop: Introducing The Manufacturer MX Awards 2026 winners

The winners of The Manufacturer MX (TMMX) Awards 2026 have been announced at a black-tie ceremony and gala dinner at the Titanic Hotel Liverpool, celebrating the outstanding achievements of the UK’s manufacturing sector and the people and businesses driving it forward. Read more via The Manufacturer

Manufacturing Leaders’ Summit 2026 – Day 2 key takeaways

Following on from a successful first day, Manufacturing Leaders’ Summit 2026 day two, was just as vibrant and bustling as delegates gathered for a second day of collaboration, cooperation and conversations. Read more via The Manufacturer

Ceramics UK appoints new Chief Executive

Ceramics UK has appointed Dr Andrew McDermott as its new Chief Executive, to lead the association into the next stage of representation, membership support and advocacy, to champion ceramics and advanced ceramics across the UK. Read more via The Manufacturer

Carfulan Group to ‘live’ demo 30 technologies at first ever Aerospace and Defence Day

Carfulan Group is opening its £3m Innovation Centre in Foston on November 25th to provide OEMs, suppliers and new entrants to the market with access to its expanding range of solutions. Read more via The Manufacturer

Hundreds of steelworkers down tools to remember the fallen

Hundreds of steelworkers at Sheffield Forgemasters downed tools yesterday to attend a moving Remembrance Day service at the Brightside Lane site, honouring honour those who gave their lives during war. Read more via The Manufacturer