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

Posted on 22 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.

Croda establishes global biotechnology hub in UK

Specialty chemicals manufacturer, Croda, has opened a new global centre for biotechnology research at Sci-Tech Daresbury, positioning the UK as a key hub for the company’s future growth. Read more via The Manufacturer

Climate policy expert Baroness Brown wins top Royal Academy of Engineering award

Julia King, Baroness Brown of Cambridge DBE FREng FRS FMedSci FINAE, is to receive one of the most prestigious awards from the Royal Academy of Engineering in recognition of her contribution to the academy’s work. Read more via The Manufacturer

Pall Aerospace achieves Gold accreditation for engineering apprenticeships

Pall Aerospace’s Redruth site has become the first employer in Cornwall to achieve Gold status under the Next Gen Makers Engineering Apprenticeships: Employer Accreditation, following changes to its apprenticeship programme based on feedback from apprentices. Read more via The Manufacturer

Trio of building product manufacturers join Made in Britain to reach new markets

Three UK manufacturers of essential building products have joined Made in Britain in a bid to demonstrate quality and reliability on their business growth journeys. Read more via The Manufacturer

Major step forward for construction product information portal

The Manufacturer’s Information Hub, a manufacturer-led and owned digital platform that will share structured construction product data in a simple and easy to use way, is now up and running. Read more via The Manufacturer