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

Posted on 24 Mar 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.

New semiconductor design centre strengthens Wales’ and UK’s leadership in chip design

A new joint venture between Welsh Government, Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult, and Cadence Design Systems, Inc. will address long-term skills needs within the semiconductor design sector and support the industry’s growth by providing critical design services to SMEs and scale-up companies across the UK. More via The Manufacturer

CBM calls for balanced approach to UK Steel Policy amid US tariff concerns

The Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM) and its 200 members fully support the transition of British steelmakers to greener and more efficient technologies. More via The Manufacturer

Aberdeen school pupils join forces to compete in hydrogen challenge

Young people across Aberdeen joined forces to showcase their innovation and learning from their involvement in schools outreach programme, Stemovators. More via The Manufacturer

Universities fear government reforms will stifle manufacturing sector demand for higher and degree apprenticeships

The government’s forthcoming apprenticeship reforms will deter many manufacturing employers from upskilling their workforce via higher and degree apprenticeships, according to 69% of the nation’s universities. More via The Manufacturer

Rubix reaches agreement to acquire ERIKS UK & Ireland

As part of the Group’s growth strategy Rubix has reached an agreement to acquire ERIKS UK & Ireland. More via The Manufacturer

Thurston Group MD Matt Goff named Manufacturing Leader of the Year

Matt Goff, managing director of Thurston Group, was awarded Manufacturing Leader of the Year at The Business Desk Yorkshire Leadership Awards last week. More via The Manufacturer