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New gun barrel factory opens in Telford as part of defence push
Rheinmetall has officially opened its new ‘UK Gun Hall’ in Telford in the presence of the British Defence Secretary, Wes Streeting, thereby marking the return of independent production of large-calibre weapons to the UK. Read more via The Manufacturer
Aurrigo’s David Keene named ‘Industry Legend’ as company win two titles at the Self-Driving Industry Awards
David Keene, CEO of Aurrigo International, has been named ‘Industry Legend’ at the Self- Driving Industry Awards 2026, beating off the competition from some of the biggest names in the sector. Read more via The Manufacturer
Alexander Dennis and Volvo Buses explore electric bus for UK rapid transit market
Alexander Dennis has announced that it is working with Volvo Buses to explore the development of a tram-style electric bus for the UK market, designed to support high-capacity, zero-tailpipe emission rapid transit solutions with a lower infrastructure requirement. Read more via The Manufacturer
UK welder shortage threatens national ambitions
The UK is facing a significant shortage of skilled welders, with the government’s latest assessment confirming that welding is experiencing a shortage of domestic workers and identifying it as one of the stronger cases for inclusion on the new Temporary Shortage List. Read more via The Manufacturer
Forterra welcomes 12 apprentices across UK manufacturing sites
Forterra has welcomed 12 new manufacturing and engineering apprentices as part of its ongoing investment in developing the next generation of skills across the business. Read more via The Manufacturer
