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

Posted on 27 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.

JCB secures full EU type-approval for pioneering hydrogen engine

JCB has passed another significant milestone on its pioneering hydrogen technology development programme after securing the first full EU type-approval of its hydrogen engine for use in non-road mobile machinery. More via The Manufacturer

STL targets 20% European sales growth by capitalising on rich global trading heritage

One of the UK’s leading specialists in bi-metal bonding and precision stamping for the electrical contact market is targeting 20% increase in European-wide sales by capitalising on its’ rich global trading heritage. More via The Manufacturer

Cheshire chemical manufacturer ReAgent wins prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise

A Cheshire chemical manufacturer has been honoured with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category. More via The Manufacturer

Goodfellow sets its sights on growth after completing largest ever digital transformation project

One of the UK’s leading suppliers of advanced materials and metals has accelerated its digital transformation journey after implementing a new world class ERP system. More via The Manufacturer

Coventry car component manufacturer aiming to break into public transport market

A Coventry-based car component manufacturer, which counts some of the most cutting-edge makers in the world among its clients, is looking to branch out into public transport following a move to new premises. More via The Manufacturer

Johnson Matthey agrees £1.8bn deal with Honeywell for Catalyst Technologies business

Johnson Matthey has reached an agreement to sell its Catalyst Technologies (CT) business to Honeywell International for £1.8bn. More via The Manufacturer