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

Posted on 23 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.

Government urged to take action to mitigate JLR cyber attack impact

West Midlands MPs have called on intervention from government to assist in the ongoing production disruption at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) following a cyber attack earlier this month. Read more via The Manufacturer

Babcock and BAE Systems Bofors partner to support Type 31 frigate guns

Babcock International has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BAE Systems Bofors to deliver long-term support for the Royal Navy’s new Type 31 Inspiration Class frigates. Read more via The Manufacturer

Double promotion powers growth for Russell Roof Tiles

Building on the successful launch of its pioneering multifunctional roof tile Bute3®, Russell Roof Tiles (roof tile manufacturer) has announced sales team developments, with strategic promotions designed to drive its ambitious growth agenda. Read more via The Manufacturer

Brookhouse investment delivers the full package

Brookhouse Aerospace has invested over £500,000 in additional machinery to extend its engineering capabilities, as part of the company’s wider growth and investment strategy which will see further investment in machining capabilities over the coming months. Read more via The Manufacturer

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team debuts bio-based carbon fibre composite

This weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix saw the debut of pioneering bio-based carbon fibre composite material on the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 car, marking the next step in our journey to use sustainable carbon fibre composites. Read more via The Manufacturer