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

Posted on 15 Apr 2025 by Molly Cooper

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.

UK government intervenes to save British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant

British Steel’s Scunthorpe facility, the UK’s last primary steelmaking plant, is facing potential closure following claims of ‘sabotage’ by its Chinese owner, Jingye. More via The Manufacturer

The University of Warwick hosts Microsoft and Russell Group for ground breaking AI Forum

The University of Warwick convened senior leaders from Microsoft and the Russell Group on Wednesday (9th April) to drive forward Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovation, collaboration, and its impact in higher education. More via The Manufacturer

Forterra makes substantial contribution to UK’s circular economy through innovative repurposing of brick waste

Forterra, a leading manufacturer of concrete and clay building products, has recently established an exciting partnership that reduces carbon emissions while making a substantial contribution to the UK’s circular economy through the innovative reuse of its manufacturing waste. More via The Manufacturer

Steinzeug-Keramo expands to the UK with launch at Utility Week Live

Steinzeug-Keramo, a leading European manufacturer for wastewater infrastructure, has announced the launch of its high-quality KERA vitrified clay pipes and fittings into the UK market. More via The Manufacturer

Inspiring the next generation: manufacturers and engineers of the future at Smart Manufacturing Week

Smart Manufacturing Week offers more than just a glimpse of the latest technologies and trends. It plays a key role in shaping the future of the sector, with a focus on addressing the industry’s ongoing skills gap and inspiring the next generation of engineers and manufacturers. More via The Manufacturer