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UK manufacturing output surges beyond pre-pandemic levels across all regions – Make UK/BDO report
Manufacturing output across all English regions and devolved nations has, for the first time, risen above 2019 levels, according to the latest Regional Manufacturing Outlook report published today by Make UK and BDO. Read more via The Manufacturer
Babcock delivers reports strong FY25 results as defence demand surges, rejoins FTSE 100
Babcock International has reported a robust set of results for the financial year ended 31 March 2025, marking what the company’s leadership has described as a “pivotal year” for the UK-based defence contractor. Read more via The Manufacturer
University of Bath student engineers soar to victory at international drone competition
Student engineers from the University of Bath have been crowned world champions in a contest to design, build and fly their own drone. Read more via The Manufacturer
Elite Pacific enters new era following successful management buy-out
Elite Pacific, a leading UK provider of air conditioning, refrigeration and related installation and maintenance services, has embarked on a new chapter with the successful completion of a management buy-out led by Director Kristian Sennett. Read more via The Manufacturer
3D printing leaves UK dentists smiling as SYS Systems reports 350% sales boost
SYS Systems, a leading UK supplier of industrial 3D printing technology, has seen a 350% surge in dental market sales, as more clinics and laboratories embrace cutting-edge additive manufacturing to transform patient care. Read more via The Manufacturer
