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

Posted on 23 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.

HVM Catapult bolsters leadership amid UK manufacturing transformation

The High Value Manufacturing Catapult (HVM Catapult) has appointed three new non-executive directors to its board, strengthening its leadership as it looks to support UK industry through a period of transformation. Read more via The Manufacturer

Aurrigo announces major expansion with new advanced manufacturing and engineering hub

Aurrigo International has announced the opening of its new UK Hub facility, marking a major milestone in the company’s growth and manufacturing capability. Read more via The Manufacturer

Advanced biofuel manufacturer gains new sustainability credentials to stand out ‘in a landscape of greenwashing’

Syntech Biofuel is leveraging Made in Britain’s ESV Certification to validate its UK feed stocks with transparent supply chains. Read more via The Manufacturer

UK first as Batten & Allen presses ahead with £500,000 Bruderer investment and global expansion

Batten & Allen has become the first manufacturer in the UK to benefit from Bruderer UK’s latest high-speed press technology, having invested £500,000 in the new BSTA 280-88-B3, just a few days after it made its debut in the country. Read more via The Manufacturer

Stannah’s JOYA stairlift wins Red Dot design award

Stannah has been awarded a prestigious Red Dot in the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2026 for its JOYA stairlift, recognising what the company describes as a step change in the design of home mobility products. Read more via The Manufacturer