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

Posted on 19 May 2025 by The Manufacturer

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.

The Manufacturer Magazine, Vol 29, Issue 2 is OUT NOW!

This year’s second edition of The Manufacturer magazine is out now and it’s another incredible issue. Would you expect anything less from a finalist in the AOP Association of Online Publishers 2025 Awards? More via The Manufacturer

Defence industry and unions join forces to set out growth plan

Trade association ADS, and trade unions GMB and Prospect have joined forces to suggest a plan to turbocharge growth in the defence and aerospace sector. More via The Manufacturer

The initiatives inspiring women in manufacturing

This article from the Institute for Manufacturing, University of Cambrdige (IfM) examines the critical importance of inclusive leadership and how it can pave the way for a more women in manufacturing and a diverse and vibrant sector landscape. More via The Manufacturer

Walsall manufacturing firm champions sustainability with machinery investment

A Walsall-based specialist in steel process manufacturing, RMP Products, is placing sustainability at the heart of its operations and ambitions for future growth, after investing in new, state-of-the-art energy efficient plasma cutting machinery, supported by Lloyds. More via The Manufacturer

Now VAT’s what I call customs clearance: will simplicity rule in the 2025 European VAT changes?

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. More via The Manufacturer

PepsiCo cuts emissions at Leicester Walkers site

PepsiCo has cut emissions at its site in Leicester thanks to the installation of three electric ovens, following the recent completion of a £58m investment in the factory. More via The Manufacturer