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

Posted on 21 Nov 2024 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.

New report reveals extent of UK manufacturing’s skills shortage

A new report released today highlights the extent of the skills shortage threatening the growth and competitiveness of the UK’s manufacturing sector. More via The Manufacturer

British Steel opens £10m rail hub to support UK network

British Steel has opened a £10m rail stocking facility in Scunthorpe, the largest of its kind in the country. More via The Manufacturer

BAE Systems to provide active control sidesticks for JetZero’s next-generation sustainable jet

BAE Systems will deliver and integrate next-generation active control sidesticks on the JetZero Blended Wing aircraft, which is set to accelerate the path to a sustainable future in aviation. More via The Manufacturer

First test vehicles roll off the production line at BMW’s Hungary plant

The first test vehicles have rolled off the production line at BMW Group Plant Debrecen in Hungary, marking a milestone for the facility. More via The Manufacturer

Recruitment bias still preventing talented STEM professionals from returning to work after a career break

Bias in the recruitment system is still preventing STEM professionals on a career break from returning to employment, according to a new survey by STEM Returners. More via The Manufacturer

Portakabin comes to the rescue of Burnham-on-Sea RNLI volunteers

Portakabin has generously donated two modular buildings to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) Burnham-on-Sea station, providing permanent additional changing rooms for the station’s crew. More via The Manufacturer