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SMMT calls for pragmatic pathway to decarbonise UK HGV sector
The UK’s heavy goods vehicle (HGV) industry is committed to decarbonising road freight, but policymakers must adopt a more pragmatic and flexible approach if the transition is to succeed, according to the Chief Executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Read more via The Manufacturer
Manufacturing supply chains, 2026 and beyond: turning volatility into long-term resilience
Sage’s Andy Reid argues that permanent disruption and rising costs are forcing manufacturers to build resilient, diversified and collaborative supply chains underpinned by trusted data visibility and cautiously adopted AI to remain competitive. Read more via The Manufacturer
Babcock builds SME-powered supply chain to replace Army Land Rover fleet
Babcock International Group (Babcock) has brought together a cohort of UK small and medium-sized manufacturers as part of its proposed solution to replace the British Army’s long-serving Land Rover fleet, underscoring the growing importance of SME collaboration in delivering future defence capability. Read more via The Manufacturer
Landmark Windows joins Made in Britain to reinforce UK manufacturing credentials
Landmark Windows Co Ltd has joined Made in Britain, underlining the continued importance of domestic production and provenance in the UK’s heritage construction market. Read more via The Manufacturer
ODYSSEY Battery powers Intact GP’s Moto3 ambitions through 2027
ODYSSEY® Battery has renewed its partnership with Intact GP in a new two-year sponsorship agreement, extending its support of the team’s Moto3 World Championship campaign through to the end of 2027. Read more via The Manufacturer
