The Manufacturer

The Manufacturer stands out as the leading industry magazine in the UK, delivering the latest news, articles, and insights related to manufacturing while advocating for best practices within the sector. With comprehensive coverage across all areas of manufacturing, The Manufacturer serves as a vital tool for every boardroom and senior management team. Each month, it offers thought-provoking articles, updates on regulations, and case studies showcasing best practices.

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Manufacturing sector receives more than £145m through British Business Bank’s ENABLE Guarantees programme

2 days ago | themanufacturer.com | James Devonshire

The British Business Bank has reached the landmark milestone of more than £145m of lending to the manufacturing sector, through its ENABLE Guarantee programme. Over £35m of that total was provided over the last financial year. Over 230 smaller businesses in the manufacturing sector have benefitted from lending through the ENABLE Guarantee programme.
The Vita Group highlights sustainability milestones in new report

2 days ago | themanufacturer.com | James Devonshire

The Vita Group, one of Europe’s leading providers of flexible polyurethane foam solutions, releases their 2024 sustainability report, marking a year of record-breaking progress and celebrating the company’s 75th anniversary. Highlights include:Platinum EcoVadis rating, placing Vita in the top 1% of assessed companies globally. 100% renewable electricity across the Group. 99.3% of waste diverted from landfill. Development of Orbis ULTRA, a foam made with up to 95% recycled content.
production contracts at faster pace as new orders decline

6 days ago | themanufacturer.com | James Devonshire

The UK manufacturing sector’s downturn eased somewhat in May, recording a three-month high and prompting talks that industry may have turned a corner. According to this latest figures released by S&P Global, the seasonally adjusted UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) was 46.4 in May, a slight increase on April’s 45.4 and above the earlier flash estimate of 45.1. Nevertheless, the sector has now remained below the neutral 50.0 mark for the eighth straight month.
Daily Manufacturing News Digest - the industry stories you should be aware of today

1 week ago | themanufacturer.com | Molly Cooper

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. Smart Manufacturing Week is the UK’s largest festival of advanced manufacturing and engineering.
adi Group champions employee wellbeing with week-long mental health awareness campaign

2 weeks ago | themanufacturer.com

Multi-disciplinary engineering firm adi Group has proudly recognised Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 with a full programme of activities.
Why suppliers are consolidating distributor relationships across Europe

2 weeks ago | themanufacturer.com | Spencer Brown

In the face of persistent economic uncertainty, shifting global trade policies and increasingly complex customer expectations, suppliers across Europe are re-evaluating how they go to market. One key trend is emerging: consolidation. Where suppliers once relied on a fragmented network of smaller distributors, many are now simplifying and strengthening their approach, working with fewer, larger partners who offer greater efficiency, broader reach and deeper expertise.
Digital transformation is heating up - but are you leaving revenue behind?

2 weeks ago | themanufacturer.com | Joe Bush

Digital transformation has become a top priority for manufacturers, overtaking AI, automation and the skills gap. But while investment in automation and production technology continues to rise, many businesses are still struggling to execute where it matters most: turning technology into real commercial results. Intergage explain more.
Now VAT's what I call customs clearance: will simplicity rule in the 2025 European VAT changes?

3 weeks ago | themanufacturer.com | Joe Bush

It is no secret that complex geopolitical challenges and economic uncertainties over international tariffs have made 2025 a challenging year for exporting businesses. However, new 2025 European VAT changes are emerging on this side of the Atlantic and may offer an opportunity for businesses to bounce back. Jo Cloherty, Senior Commercial Manager at Customs Support Group explains.
The Manufacturer Magazine, Vol 29, Issue 2 is OUT NOW!

3 weeks ago | themanufacturer.com | Molly Cooper

This year’s second edition of The Manufacturer magazine is out now. Q2 2025 is another incredible issue but what would you expect from a finalist in the AOP Association of Online Publishers 2025 Awards…We’re all gearing up towards Smart Manufacturing Week, taking place at the Birmingham NEC in June, and the issue features a preview of the event, plus a look ahead to the Manufacturing Digitalisation Summit which runs alongside the show.
Rolls-Royce's Orpheus programme hits major milestone

3 weeks ago | themanufacturer.com | James Devonshire

Rolls-Royce has achieved a major milestone in its Orpheus programme, successfully completing 100 test events across 20 different engine configurations in three years. The achievement highlights the agility of the programme and the strength of its rapid learning model – delivering advanced capability at pace, which will change how products and technologies are developed for defence propulsion system programmes including Future Combat Air System (FCAS).