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Government moves to take control of Speciality Steel UK
The UK government has confirmed it will move to take control of Speciality Steel UK (SSUK), after efforts to secure a private-sector buyer for the steelmaker are understood to have failed. Read more via The Manufacturer
Isembard opens major new London factory
Isembard has opened a 160,000 sq ft factory and global headquarters in Southwark, central London, which the company says is the largest factory to open in the capital since the Second World War. . Read more via The Manufacturer
£1.1bn global commitment underlines UK commercial vehicle opportunity
More than a billion pounds have been committed to Britain’s van, truck and bus manufacturing industry and supply chains over the past five years, according to new analysis by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), . Read more via The Manufacturer
Wescom Defence unveils mobile concealment technology
Wescom Defence has unveiled its ATMIS Mobile Signature Management system for the first time at DVD 2026, showcasing technology designed to protect military vehicles and mobile platforms from increasingly sophisticated detection systems. Read more viaThe Manufacturer
Factory floor to village door – Haleon’s new model for growth
As Haleon recently announced a £175m investment in a new manufacturing facility in central India, Chief Supply Chain Officer Namrata Patel explained why local manufacturing, consumer insight and technology are reshaping one of the world’s largest consumer health supply chains. Read more via The Manufacturer
