The UK government has unveiled a new initiative aimed at strengthening the digital capabilities of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the defence sector, with five companies selected for an ...

UK Steel has welcomed forthcoming government guidance that will, for the first time, explicitly recognise steel as a critical sector for national security and prioritise the use of British steel in ...

Founded in the late 90s by automotive veteran Gerald Bloom, Big Bear Plastic Products has grown into a heavy-gauge thermoforming powerhouse. Now led by his daughter, Emma Hockley, the Droitwich-based ...

Portsmouth‑based advanced manufacturing specialist AMufacture has strengthened its leadership team with a key senior appointment. Andrew Jameson has joined the fast-growing 3D print contract ...

Beyond the Surface demystifies the world of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by turning a complex topic into a practical, empowering roadmap for sustainability action. Using the clear image of an iceberg, ...

In November 2025, The Manufacturer hosted The Manufacturer MX Awards at a gala ceremony in Liverpool, with Alexia Williams of Rolls-Royce winning the prestigious Young Manufacturer of the Year. Molly ...

Dave Atkinson, UK Head of Manufacturing SME & Mid Corporates, Lloyds, takes the opportunity to reflect on the key factors that will influence decision-making in the years ahead. Now that 2026 is well ...

In a bid to reduce the amount of plastic created each year by the electronic component industry, connector manufacturers Harwin and Nicomatic, have partnered with biomaterial innovation specialist The ...

When running a manufacturing company, you must understand the exact goals you aim to accomplish in order to become more successful. Rather than thinking of the business in two parts – the ...

In partnership with Oracle and Accelalpha, IBM has explored how cloud-based agentic AI operating models enable automation, boost efficiency and accelerate innovation, contributing to increased for ...

As the UK manufacturing sector looks towards 2026, Specialist Glass Products (SGP) urges manufacturers to rethink how they stay competitive in an increasingly more challenging market. Andrew Taylor, ...

Wholebake, one of the UK’s leading healthy snack bar manufacturers, has developed an end‑to‑end European market entry model designed specifically to help UK brands navigate this complexity. Read more ...