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

Posted on 19 Feb 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.

Sheffield Forgemasters marks 250 years of steel, memory and making

From the smoke-streaked skyline of Georgian Sheffield to today’s defence workshops, a steel giant is celebrating 250 years in the making. Read more via The Manufacturer

Nuclear sector says policy stance costing Scotland thousands of skilled jobs

Scotland could be missing out on around 5,000 high-quality jobs because of its opposition to new nuclear projects, according to the Nuclear Industry Association (NIA), which has called on the Scottish Government to change course on skills and supply chain policy. Read more via The Manufacturer

Master Abrasives secures long-term future of HQ after deal on site agreed

A Northamptonshire manufacturer supplying abrasive products to customers across the UK and overseas has secured the long-term future of its headquarters following a new agreement with a Midlands property investment firm. Read more via The Manufacturer

Clay pigeon trap maker shoots for global growth with £1m export funding boost

Promatic International, the Wirral-based manufacturer of clay pigeon shooting equipment, has secured a £1m trade credit facility to support rising export demand, strengthening its position as a specialist supplier to international shooting ranges and sporting events. Read more via The Manufacturer

Trimble sponsors global design challenge to empower future engineers

Manufacturer and technology solutions provider, Trimble, has announced a two-year sponsorship of the Engineering for People Design Challenge, led by Engineers Without Borders (EWB) UK in collaboration with Engineers Without Borders South Africa. Read more via The Manufacturer