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

Posted on 18 Jul 2025 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.

Pembrokeshire glass manufacturer has clear vision for future with machinery investment

A glass manufacturer based in Boncath, Pembrokeshire, is future-proofing its operations by purchasing new state-of-the-art machinery to boost productivity and efficiency, as it aims to double turnover in the next 12 months. Read more via The Manufacturer

UK manufacturer Aviramp backs Baroness’ report on air travel accessibility

Award-winning aircraft boarding ramp manufacturer Aviramp today backed recommendations in a new UK Government report calling for urgent improvements to aviation accessibility for disabled passengers. Read more via The Manufacturer

Warehouse leaders seek to automate operations; many uncertain where to start

Zebra Technologies Corporation has found that 82% of warehouse decision-makers in Europe agree that increased use of technology and automation boosts frontline productivity, but almost six in 10 (57%) don’t know where to start automating in the warehouse. Read more via The Manufacturer

Manufacturing workers among those most at risk of harm from climate change, new report finds

A global safety charity is calling for more research into the most effective ways to protect workers in the manufacturing industry from safety risks posed by climate change. Read more via The Manufacturer

Diana Casey: the cement industry is proving net zero is no zero-sum game

Diana Casey, Executive Director at the Mineral Products Association, says the UK cement industry can lead the decarbonisation of heavy industry through carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) – but it needs the right policy support to protect jobs, boost competitiveness, and help deliver a sustainable net zero future. Read more via The Manufacturer