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

Posted on 13 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.

Confederation of British Metalforming agrees strategic partnership with Natwest

The Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM) has agreed a strategic relationship with NatWest that will see them work together to boost the fortunes of industry. More via The Manufacturer

Off-site manufacturing specialist Thurston Group makes six new appointments to support expansion

Yorkshire-based off-site manufacturing specialist, Thurston Group, has brought six new starters on board, as well as promoting five existing team members, as it continues to expand. More via The Manufacturer

Op-ed: how British manufacturing can lead in sustainable transport

In this exclusive op-ed for The Manufacturer, Sunswap’s Mark bryant looks at why the road to sustainable transport requires manufacturing excellence… British manufacturing excellence at that. More via The Manufacturer

NW PRO wins ADS Security Innovation Award

NW Pro has been announced as the winner of the ADS Security Innovation Award during the Home Office’s Security and Policing Exhibition for their product NexuSec. More via The Manufacturer

River Thames helps power University of East London’s net zero campus of the future

The University of East London (UEL) is extending its strategic partnership with global technology company Siemens in a contract that will see the business design and install a Water Source Heat Pump (WSHP) to help power its net zero campus of the future. More via The Manufacturer

RS provides fetching stock management solution for fresh dog food manufacturer

A leading fresh dog food manufacturer has streamlined its PPE stock management and realised a significant cost saving in the process, thanks to an innovative solution from RS. More via The Manufacturer