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

Posted on 31 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.

Astemo to invest £100m in Bolton EV plant, creating and safeguarding 200 jobs

Astemo, a global designer and manufacturer of automotive componentary, has unveiled plans to create and safeguard 200 automotive engineering and manufacturing roles at its facility in Bolton. Read more via The Manufacturer

The resistance to renewables: Why are energy providers abandoning net-zero strategies?

Mike Torbitt, managing director of resistor manufacturer Cressall, explores the worrying trend of energy providers and other multinationals reducing or watering down their sustainability strategies. Read more via The Manufacturer

Essentra awarded gold medal for sustainability by EcoVadis

Essentra Components has been awarded a gold medal by EcoVadis, the global provider of business sustainability ratings, as recognition of the organisation’s achievements in its journey towards a more sustainable future. Read more via The Manufacturer

HMG Paints supports parish council to revive local landmark

HMG Paints is proud to continue its support of the Minutes Matter campaign, which encourages the transformation of iconic red telephone boxes into vital community defibrillator stations, with paint manufacturers donating materials to help bring these icons back to life. Read more via The Manufacturer

Zebra Technologies AI leader advises companies to rethink their frontline data for AI

Zebra Technologies Corporation  is advising businesses to make better use of their frontline data to maximise the benefits of AI solutions. Read more via The Manufacturer