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

Posted on 13 Jul 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.

Kasai UK celebrates 35 years of manufacturing in Sunderland

Kasai UK has marked 35 years of manufacturing in Sunderland with a special anniversary event bringing together employees, partners and civic leaders to reflect on the company’s journey since establishing its UK operations in Sunderland in 1991. Read more via The Manufacturer

ITP Aero commissions rooftop solar project to power Nottinghamshire facility

ITP Aero has commissioned a new 1.9MWp rooftop solar installation at its Hucknall manufacturing facility in Nottinghamshire, marking another step in the aerospace propulsion specialist’s drive to decarbonise its UK operations. Read more via The Manufacturer

Bridgnorth Aluminium completes £180m investment programme as Viohalco marks 25 years of ownership

Bridgnorth Aluminium has completed a £180m investment programme at its Shropshire rolling mill, unveiling a new thin gauge slitting line as parent company Viohalco celebrated 25 years of ownership. Read more via The Manufacturer

Enginuity and CBM sign strategic partnership agreement to strengthen skills for UK manufacturing SMEs

Engineering and manufacturing skills charity, Enginuity, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM), marking the beginning of a strategic partnership to strengthen SME manufacturing skills, workforce development and employer engagement. Read more via The Manufacturer

CCEP welcomes King’s Baton Relay to East Kilbride manufacturing facility

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) welcomed the King’s Baton Relay to its East Kilbride manufacturing site in early July as part of the Baton’s 23-day journey across Scotland. Read more via The Manufacturer