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

Posted on 27 May 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.

Ceramics UK executive to chair the Energy Intensive Users Group

The Deputy CEO of Ceramics UK is to play a key role in steering the nation’s foundation industries towards fair and competitive energy prices, as the new chair of the Energy Intensive Users Group (EIUG). Read more via The Manufacturer

Navigating change: managing regulatory complexity in the UK pump industry

In this article from Wayne Rose, Chief Executive, British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA), he discusses how regulation has long played an important role in shaping the UK pump industry, but the pace, scope and complexity of change we are now experiencing marks a significant shift. Read more via The Manufacturer

Legrand UK & Ireland opens new electronics manufacturing facility in Cramlington

Legrand UK & Ireland has opened a new 43,000 sq. ft. electronics manufacturing facility at Nelson Park in Cramlington, Northumberland, establishing a new centre of excellence for the Legrand Group in Europe. Read more via The Manufacturer

PTC’s Codebeamer powers Mazda’s software-defined vehicle development

London-based PTC has announced that Mazda Motor Corporation has selected the PTC Codebeamer Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) solution to support its software-defined vehicle development (SDV). Read more via The Manufacturer

Industry calls for radical shake up of planning system – Make UK report

The latest Make UK report suggests that regional Mayors should be given greater powers on key projects. Read more via The Manufacturer