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

Posted on 17 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.

Joe Darlington: securing a competitive future – digitisation and AI’s role in manufacturing

In this exclusive guest blog for The Manufacturer, the MTC’s Joe Darlington looks at how digital technologies, including AI, can unlock efficiency and productivity within the UK manufacturing sector, and crucially, boost global competitiveness. More via The Manufacturer

Bentley Motors recognised as UK Top Employer for 2025

Bentley Motors has announced its inclusion in the 2025 UK Top Employer list, underscoring the company’s commitment to further developing an innovative and inclusive workplace. More via The Manufacturer

FANUC UK strengthens plastics division with appointment of Sam Carr

FANUC UK has announced the appointment of Sam Carr as Sales Manager – ROBOSHOT & Plastic Injection Moulding. More via The Manufacturer

Suprafilt names next managing director

Suprafilt has announced its next managing director – who joined the business to help with filing more than 20 years ago and never left. More via The Manufacturer

National Metalforming Centre proves home sweet home for West Bromwich MP

The National Metalforming Centre (NMC), which is home to and owned by the Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM), has made a political appointment by welcoming its latest tenant. More via The Manufacturer

One in five manufacturing employees only replace their workwear once per year – study

MyWorkwear has conducted a study into the cleanliness of uniforms worn by UK professionals to determine how often they clean and replace items alongside their general opinions of their workwear. More via The Manufacturer