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

Posted on 13 Feb 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.

Müller opens 2026 apprenticeship programme to build future manufacturing talent

Dairy manufacturer Müller UK & Ireland has announced that applications for its 2026 apprenticeship intake are now open, coinciding with National Apprenticeship Week. Read more via The Manufacturer

Velocity Composites COO outlines importance of apprenticeships

As the UK marks National Apprenticeship Week, Velocity Composites is using the moment to underline a simple message: long-term growth in advanced manufacturing depends on sustained investment in people. Read more via The Manufacturer

Pragmatic Semiconductor say starting young is key to a future skilled workforce

Manufacturing generates nearly 35% of the UK’s exported goods and services, yet faces the country’s third-highest skills shortages—threatening its global ambitions, which depend not only on technological innovation and capital investment but also on the ability to attract and retain skilled talent, according to Shane Geary, EVP Manufacturing Operations at Pragmatic Semiconductor. Read more via The Manufacturer

Engineering the next generation: Rowan Precision celebrates apprentice achievement

Precision engineering specialist, Rowan Precision, is celebrating its commitment to developing the next generation of engineering talent this National Apprenticeship Week, after apprentice Ricardo Morgan officially completed his apprenticeship programme. Read more via The Manufacturer

Tomorrow’s Engineers Week returns for 2026

EngineeringUK has announced its ever-popular national campaign – Tomorrow’s Engineers Week will return for 2026. Read more via The Manufacturer