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

Posted on 22 Aug 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.

British Steel supports heritage rail link restoration in East Sussex

British Steel has played a key role in restoring a historic rail connection in East Sussex, supplying new rail to the Rother Valley Railway as part of its ambitious project to reconnect Bodiam and Robertsbridge. Read more via The Manufacturer

Essity highlights power of apprenticeships to unlock high-skill careers

Following GCSE results day, Essity, the global hygiene and health company behind brands including Tork, Cushelle and Bodyform, is encouraging students to consider apprenticeships as a gateway to high-skill careers. Read more via The Manufacturer

Pneumatics manufacturer pumps up international growth with new machinery

A Lancashire-based pneumatics manufacturer is set for international expansion with the acquisition of new machinery supported by new funding. Read more via The Manufacturer

AWI celebrates ‘Indian Express’ as it achieves record export sales

Alloy Wire International (AWI) has achieved another major milestone by recording its best-ever year of trade with India, which saw it send more than £650,000 of material to customers in the subcontinent over the last 12 months – a 50% increase since the end of the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more via The Manufacturer

Storplan welcomes new general manager to drive growth following acquisition

Specialist fabrication business, Storplan, has announced the appointment of a new general manager to drive its growth. The new hire follows Storplan’s recent acquisition by leading offsite manufacturer, Thurston Group. Read more via The Manufacturer