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

Posted on 20 Apr 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.

JC-Electronics launches ‘Golden Ticket’ and Buyback scheme at Smart Manufacturing Week to mark 20 years

At this year’s Drives and Controls Exhibition, part of Smart Manufacturing Week, JC-Electronics is offering attendees the chance to win £500 off their next repair of used or obsolete industrial electronics, as it launches its new Buyback scheme. Read more via The Manufacturer

Supply chain anxiety hits record highs as geopolitical risks and costs surge

Global supply chains are facing an unprecedented period of sustained disruption, with new data revealing record levels of concern among procurement and supply chain professionals as geopolitical instability and rising costs reshape the outlook for manufacturers. Read more via The Manufacturer

Banelec lands £500k aerospace contract, showcasing West Midlands engineering strength

Brierley Hill-based electrical control systems specialist Banelec has reinforced the strength of UK manufacturing after successfully delivering a £500,000 contract for a bespoke fan case lifter to a global aerospace OEM, underlining the West Midlands’ role as a hub for high-value engineering innovation. Read more via The Manufacturer

The future of mobility isn’t one vehicle, it’s an ecosystem

C&W Business Solutions’ Andy Davis argues that the future of mobility lies not in individual technologies or vehicles, but in a fully integrated, connected transport ecosystem where industries, infrastructure and innovation work together to deliver scalable, resilient solutions. Read more via The Manufacturer

GI Chemical Solutions boosts UK supply resilience with major Immingham caustic soda storage investment

GI Chemical Solutions, a subsidiary of CSG, has recently partnered with Exolum to commission an 11,500 caustic soda storage tank at the Port of Immingham, expanding the UK’s capacity and strengthening supply resilience for key manufacturing sectors. Read more via The Manufacturer