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

Posted on 24 Jan 2025 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.

Babcock and Patria agree partnership on 6×6 vehicle for the UK Armed Forces

Babcock and Patria have signed a memorandum of understanding to offer the Patria 6×6 Armoured Personnel Carrier to the UK Armed Forces to meet the operational requirements of the British Army. More via The Manufacturer

Sustainable by design: the Autodesk tool enabling greener manufacturing decisions

With 80% of a product’s total carbon emissions determined during the design phase, tools that enable designers to quickly and easily see the environmental impact of their decisions are enormously powerful. And now there’s an Autodesk tool that does just that. More via The Manufacturer

DS Smith launches innovative temperature-controlled packaging solution

DS Smith has launched an innovative temperature-controlled packaging solution for the pharmaceutical industry. More via The Manufacturer

New initiative to help West Midlands SMEs win more business proves a success

A new initiative to help SMEs across the West Midlands diversify their customer base by winning new orders in growing areas of the economy has been overwhelmingly successful. More via The Manufacturer

Essity announces record profit plus CEO’s departure

A leading global hygiene and health company, whose brands include TENA, Tork, Cushelle, and Bodyform, has published its report for Q4 and full-year 2024. More via The Manufacturer

Czech national railway operator orders 15 new battery trains

České dráhy, the Czech national railway operator, has ordered 15 new battery trains as part of its mission to reduce rail transport carbon emissions. More via The Manufacturer