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

Posted on 15 Jan 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.

Babcock secures its first NATO training contract

Babcock has secured its first NATO training contract – for the delivery of support to its Joint Warfare Centre (JWC). More via The Manufacturer

Protein shake maker smashes £50m turnover as manufacturing capabilities excel into the EU

A UK protein shake maker has announced it has reached the £50m+ turnover milestone as it continues on its 11-year positive growth trajectory. More via The Manufacturer

Basingstoke manufacturer secures £750k deal to power expansion across the US, Asia and Middle East

A Basingstoke-based manufacturer of large industrial mixers has secured £750,000 in new financing supported by a UK Export Finance (UKEF) guarantee. More via The Manufacturer

£40m funding available for automotive technology businesses

UK-registered businesses involved in late-stage, collaborative research and development (CR&D) of automotive technology and processes can now apply for a share of up to £40m government funding matched by industry. More via The Manufacturer

Goodfellow set to embark on acquisition trail in 2025

International expansion and accelerating the acquisition trail will be key priorities for one of the UK’s leading suppliers of advanced materials and metals in 2025. More via The Manufacturer

Finalists announced for 2025 Pump Industry Awards

The Pump Industry Awards has revealed its highly anticipated finalists for 2025, showcasing the very best in innovation, performance, and contribution across the pump sector. More via The Manufacturer