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

Posted on 22 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.

INEOS invests £30m to slash emissions at Hull site

INEOS has completed a major £30m investment at its Hull manufacturing site, converting the facility to run on clean-burning hydrogen instead of natural gas. Read more via The Manufacturer

Optimising automotive with JLR

The Manufacturer’s Molly Cooper recently caught up with JLR’s Tobias Moch about some of the car maker’s transformation projects, including Ex-Works, which focuses on cost optimisation. Tobias shared insights into how JLR is navigating industry headwinds through smarter material sourcing, manufacturing innovation and logistics optimisation. Read more via The Manufacturer

Manufacturing sustainability: renewable energy playing a key role

The plastic packaging industry is under growing pressure to prove its environmental responsibility, with companies like RETAL leading the way by committing to 100% renewable electricity by 2030, aligning with global sustainability frameworks, and demonstrating transparent progress to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Read more via The Manufacturer

Oxford-based startup develops new 3D printed microturbines for drones

An Oxford-based startup has developed a 3D printed microturbine, the A300, which can be used to power drones. Read more via The Manufacturer

150 million production milestone is the perfect 25th birthday present for ACE

Precision manufacturer Advanced Chemical Etching (ACE) has celebrated 25 years in business by producing its 150 millionth component. Read more via The Manufacturer