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

Posted on 12 Dec 2024 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.

Sheffield Forgemasters sees over 100% order increase in 2024

Engineering specialist Sheffield Forgemasters has published financial results for the period to 31 March 2024, highlighting £107m of investments and £286m in placed contracts. More via The Manufacturer

adi Group achieves coveted 5% Club platinum status for ‘earn and learn’ strides

Birmingham-based engineering firm adi Group is amongst a handful of employers to have this year been awarded Platinum Membership by The 5% Club. More via The Manufacturer

F&B manufacturing increased headcount more than any other sector in November – Lloyds report

Food and beverage (F&B) manufacturers added more people to their books than any other sector last month, new figures released today show. More via The Manufacturer

iconsys targets energy transition opportunity with high-profile appointment

A Shropshire-based technology provider has thrown its backing behind the UK’s desire to become a clean energy solutions superpower with its latest high-profile hire. More via The Manufacturer

Vestas to repurpose Isle of Wight factory to manufacture onshore blades

Following an agreement in principle with the UK Government, Danish manufacturer Vestas intends to repurpose its Isle of Wight factory to build onshore blades, mainly to support the UK market. More via The Manufacturer

DS Smith brings local community together with eco classroom

DS Smith has created an alternative outdoor classroom at Teleki Blanka Elementary School and the Elementary Art School in Füzesabony, Hungary. More via The Manufacturer