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

Posted on 21 Sep 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.

Reindustrialisation must not become the next levelling up, manufacturers warn

The UK Government must put “some flesh on the bones of the buzzwords” if its ambitions for reindustrialisation and growth in every postcode are to succeed where levelling up and building back better fell short, according to manufacturers. Read more via The Manufacturer

Bentley begins production of new Torcal at Crewe factory

Bentley is preparing to build its new Torcal model at its headquarters in Crewe, bringing together traditional craftsmanship and advanced manufacturing technology on a new production line. Read more via The Manufacturer

Encirc appoints Jonathan Culley as Commercial Director

Encirc has appointed Jonathan Culley as its new Commercial Director. The move comes as the business prepares for the retirement of Sales & Marketing Director Rob Turvey at the end of 2026. Read more via The Manufacturer

David Clark Prize recognises educators inspiring future engineers

Olivia Rodrigues of Donhead Preparatory School, Wimbledon, and Famida Noor Mahomed of London Design & Engineering UTC, Royal Docks, have received the 2026 David Clark Prize from the ERA Foundation for their work connecting students with engineering. Read more via The Manufacturer

Redditch engineer retires after 50 years on the shopfloor

Gerry Dunne will retire as Operations Director of Pre-Met in Redditch at the end of this month, after spending more than five decades on the shopfloor. Read more via The Manufacturer