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Manufacturing looks back on 2025 and asks what to expect in 2026
The only constant is change… that’s very much the feeling within manufacturing as we enter the final days of 2025. It’s once again been a year full of disruption and challenges for the sector and here, we speak to the industry’s most senior individuals to get their take on the year that was in our 2025 review of manufacturing, and gauge their thoughts on what to expect in 2026. Read more via The Manufacturer
INEOS announces £150 million investment at its Grangemouth site
INEOS has today announced a major £150 million investment to underpin the long-term future of its Grangemouth site in Scotland, one of the UK’s most important industrial assets and a critical hub for the nation’s manufacturing and energy sectors. Read more via The Manufacturer
UK achieves first plutonium milestone
The UK’s Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group has delivered a UK-first nuclear safety milestone, by safely processing a can of plutonium residue into a stable waste form for the very first time. Read more via The Manufacturer
First Jackal 3 Extenda models roll off Babcock production line
Babcock International has celebrated a landmark milestone in the Jackal 3 programme after the first all-terrain vehicles, from the second tranche, rolled off the production line in Devonport.
Working in partnership with defence SME Supacat, Babcock is manufacturing 53 six-wheeled ‘Extenda’ variants, known as the Jackal 3 (E), for the British Army. Read more via The Manufacturer
Cummins secures gold award for armed forces support
Cummins, a global leader in power solutions, has received a Gold Award from the UK Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS).
This award recognises Cummins’ continued commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community, including Reservists, Veterans and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs). Read more via The Manufacturer
