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

Posted on 19 Mar 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.

Make UK-backed Electrify Industry launches to power manufacturing’s switch to electricity

Electrify Industry, powered by Make UK, launched last week in the Houses of Parliament, where some of Britain’s most innovative industrial companies came together to help industry electrify. More via The Manufacturer

South Tyneside manufacturer Metec UK celebrates £4.5m contract wins

South Shields-based Metec UK has secured two lucrative export contracts worth over £4.5m. More via The Manufacturer

Uplifts secures prestigious ‘Made in Britain’ accreditation

Uplifts, the innovative homelift subsidiary of the renowned Stannah Group, is proud to announce it has been awarded the coveted ‘Made in Britain’ accreditation, reinforcing its commitment to British manufacturing excellence and innovation. More via The Manufacturer

FANUC and J L Goor extend partnership to meet Irish polymer and machining needs

FANUC and J L Goor Machinery have extended their partnership to meet the increasing polymer and machining needs of Irish manufacturers. More via The Manufacturer

ADS welcomes Airbus’s Kata Escott as its new Vice President for Space

ADS, the UK trade association for the aerospace, defence, security and space, has announced the appointment of Kata Escott, UK Managing Director and Head of Country at Airbus Defence and Space, as its new Vice President for Space. More via The Manufacturer

Made in Britain shines a light on British-made goods in new campaign

Made in Britain has launched a brand-new online video series that highlights the importance of leadership in manufacturing. More via The Manufacturer