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

Posted on 22 Sep 2025 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.

Babcock and Uplift360 partner to recycle Typhoon aircraft parts

Babcock International has signed a contract with Uplift360, a specialist in recycling advanced materials, to explore new methods of repurposing composites used in defence platforms. Read more via The Manufacturer

Bristol manufacturer Hocklynn secures future under new ownership

Bristol sheet metal fabricator Hocklynn Limited has been given a new lease of life after being acquired by local entrepreneur Will Hamilton. Read more via The Manufacturer

Space projects unlock climate and transport innovations

Six innovative projects will use satellite technology and AI to transform how Britain tackles climate change, manages transport networks and supports accessible travel, following £1.5m in UK Space Agency funding. Read more via The Manufacturer

Hurst Green Plastics celebrates King’s Award for Innovation

Lancashire-based manufacturer Hurst Green Plastics has been formally presented with The King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation, recognising the success of its pioneering TwinBin Live system. Read more via The Manufacturer

South East manufacturers begin digital transformation journey

Sixteen pioneering manufacturers are the first in the South East to start digital transformation journeys with the help of Made Smarter, just months after the launch of the £1.55m Government-backed adoption programme. Read more via The Manufacturer