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

Posted on 20 Jun 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.

Government’s new Infrastructure Strategy offers opportunities for the steel sector

Millions of tonnes of steel will be needed for the newly announced Infrastructure Strategy investments in new nuclear capacity, regional transport, schools and prisons. The detailed outline of developments, to the tune of billions of pounds, are welcome news for the steel industry, with £14.2bn investment announced for Sizewell C alone. Read more via The Manufacturer

Jemma Townend: how manufacturing can better support deaf talent

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners’ Jemma Townend, who was born profoundly deaf, shares how practical adjustments, team support and the right culture helped her build a successful career in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Read more via The Manufacturer

New research hub could revolutionise AI-based manufacturing

A new University of Birmingham-led research hub aims to revolutionise UK manufacturing through Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help achieve Net Zero by 2050. Read more via The Manufacturer

New frontier for UK offshore wind with leading developers set to deliver new generation of floating windfarms

The UK has cemented its place at the forefront of the global offshore wind market with some of the world’s most experienced offshore wind developers being selected to deliver two new floating windfarms off the coasts of Wales and South West England. Read more via The Manufacturer

Thurston Group secures trio of major national public sector framework contracts

Leading UK modular manufacturing specialist, Thurston Group, has been named an approved and accredited supplier on three significant national frameworks covering education, healthcare, and wider public sector building projects. Read more via The Manufacturer

Ideal Heating to bring ‘That’s ideal’ energy to InstallerSHOW 2025

Ideal Heating will be back at InstallerSHOW 2025 – and this year, it’s turning up the heat with a stand experience built around one simple idea: That’s ideal. From hands-on product displays to prize-winning fun, Stand 5C38 is packed with straightforward, no-nonsense solutions designed to make life easier for installers. Read more via The Manufacturer