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

Posted on 14 Jan 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.

Europlaz eyes UK medtech growth despite global uncertainty

UK medtech specialist Europlaz believes the domestic medical device sector can push past global economic uncertainty and unlock new growth opportunities in 2026, driven by changing NHS priorities, shifting global trade dynamics and increased investment in UK manufacturing capability. Read more via The Manufacturer

Exotec expands partnership with Renault Group in Germany

Exotec is equipping Renault Deutschland AG, the French car manufacturer, with its Skypod system to modernise its logistics capabilities at its Brühl site in Germany. Read more via The Manufacturer

Rolls-Royce strengthens emergency preparedness with £60,000 equipment donation and joint training programme

Rolls-Royce Submarines has reinforced its commitment to emergency preparedness at its Derby operations through a £60,000 donation of specialist training equipment to Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS), alongside the launch of a new joint training programme. Read more via The Manufacturer

The Compleat Food Group appoints first UK Managing Director

Food manufacturer The Compleat Food Group has announced Nick Reade as its first UK Managing Director, a newly created role that will report directly to CEO Nick Field. Read more via The Manufacturer

John McMullen named CEO to lead Wholebake’s next phase of growth

Wholebake, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of healthy snack bars, has appointed John McMullen as Chief Executive Officer, as the business enters its next phase of growth. Read more via The Manufacturer