UK Steel has welcomed forthcoming government guidance that will, for the first time, explicitly recognise steel as a critical sector for national security and prioritise the use of British steel in ...

The sound of a factory floor running at full capacity is something only a manufacturer truly appreciates. It’s a rhythmic hum that means orders are being filled and money is being made. But when that ...

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Founded in the late 90s by automotive veteran Gerald Bloom, Big Bear Plastic Products has grown into a heavy-gauge thermoforming powerhouse. Now led by his daughter, Emma Hockley, the Droitwich-based ...

At the end of last year, The Manufacturer team visited Bisley, a furniture manufacturer in Newport, South Wales. Molly Cooper spoke to CEO Richard Costin and Lead Designer, Chris Fowler, about how the ...

Karas Plating has announced that its new £1.5m fully automated, 2.4-metre-wide busbar electroplating line is now fully operational, adding major new capacity for high-volume silver plating in the UK ...

When running a manufacturing company, you must understand the exact goals you aim to accomplish in order to become more successful. Rather than thinking of the business in two parts – the ...

Portsmouth‑based advanced manufacturing specialist AMufacture has strengthened its leadership team with a key senior appointment. Andrew Jameson has joined the fast-growing 3D print contract ...

Rapid Fusion is targeting €1m in new business as it accelerates its international expansion through a strategic partnership in Italy. The Exeter-based large format additive manufacturing (LFAM) ...

In November 2025, The Manufacturer hosted The Manufacturer MX Awards at a gala ceremony in Liverpool, with Alexia Williams of Rolls-Royce winning the prestigious Young Manufacturer of the Year. Molly ...

An innovative new apprenticeship unit has been unveiled for battery manufacturing, expected to unblock skills barriers, creating jobs in the South West and beyond. The apprenticeship unit was ...