Manufacturing

The Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM) and its 200 members fully support the transition of British steelmakers to greener and more efficient technologies.

Surrey’s Armatool Distributors Limited has chosen Orderwise Cloud, to power its nationwide expansion and enhance operational efficiency.

One of the UK’s fastest-growing control and automation specialists has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of a new Director of Services.

The organisers of Multimodal are pleased to announce CCL Logistics & Technology will be the Official Sustainability Partner for this year’s event.

BEP Surface Technologies has hailed a government decision to permit the use of chrome-plating chemicals as a "significant vote of confidence in UK engineering”.

Two long-servers at Anochrome Technologies have honed their skills by completing the ILM Level 3 Leadership and Management qualification.

MRPeasy, a global leader in cloud-based manufacturing ERP software, has secured position #163 in the Financial Times 1000: Europe’s Fastest-Growing Companies 2025 within the IT & Software category. This accolade highlights the company’s decade-long mission to democratize enterprise-grade production planning tools for small manufacturers worldwide.

An independent Oldham haulier is celebrating after being recognised for its high levels of customer service following a decade of record growth which saw its operations double in size.

New survey highlights significant improvements in inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, cost control, and on-time delivery rates.

Leading national sign maker Signs Now is celebrating after being crowned a winner at the Sign Industry Awards.

Leading engineering business adi Group is announcing the appointment of Mike Hodgson as sales director for its Food and Beverage division.

Jo Cloherty brings two decades of logistics sector experience to the table at customs and trade solutions specialists

A North West food ingredients business has achieved a globally recognised certification which will enable it to extend its reach and work with larger manufacturers and major retailers.

Duo UK, packaging manufacturer, consultant and distributor, has been awarded the highest BRCGS certification, cementing its commitment to delivering exceptional quality and safety standards in packaging.

A West Bromwich manufacturer of steel forgings is looking to the future as it enters its 140th year following funding from business investment specialists UKSE.

Family-run packaging business Packaging One has agreed to a seven-figure funding deal with NatWest and its asset finance partner Royal Bank of Scotland Invoice Finance to support expansion of the business.

Wigan-based Ainscough Industrial Services (AIS) has acquired Aylesbury business FFM Engineering Services, professionally known as Flegg Projects, for an undisclosed sum.

Multidisciplinary engineering firm adi Group is excited to announce the appointment of Alex Rudzinski as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

A. Perry Ltd, a proud fourth-generation family-owned business and a cornerstone of British manufacturing, is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025.

Stockport-based Tier Global, creator of the industry’s first magnetic-backed flooring system with a unique interlocking click joint, has rolled out its recycling programme to the whole of the UK following a successful pilot.

Southgate Global – whose midlands distribution centre is based near Minworth, Birmingham - has secured its first major award win of 2025.

Made in Group, the network that champions unites, and empowers manufacturers across the Midlands, and Yorkshire has teamed up with Mental Health Innovations, a national charity that powers the Shout helpline.

Brian Holliday, Co-Chair of the Made Smarter Commission, hails ‘inspirational’ cohort of the Leading Digital Transformation programme

Family-run, independent multi-service food provider, MKG Foods, is celebrating an impressive 75 years in business having scaled growth by double digits within the last 12 months alone.

Family-owned and run Winter Tarn Dairy, based in Cumbria, is set to work with Pioneer Foodservice to distribute its individual 10g food service salted butter portions to their hundreds of customers across the north of England and Southern Scotland.

The LISI AEROSPACE Rugby site , a manufacturer of advanced titanium components for the Aerospace sector has struck Gold at a prestigious national manufacturing awards ceremony.

Self storage provider, Ready Steady Store, is celebrating its increasing presence in Lincoln, following a number of notable achievements in recent months.

Wilsonart UK, the leading manufacturer and distributor of laminate surfaces, has announced two significant appointments as part of its strategy to prioritise consumer needs.

Me Learning is thrilled to announce its attendance at the highly anticipated Southern Manufacturing & Electronics Show taking place from February 4th – 6th, 2025, at the Farnborough International Exhibition Centre.

A state-of-the-art 3D printing robot demonstration centre will be officially unveiled this month by Rapid Fusion as it aims to build on a 25% increase in revenues.

Over the course of the past couple of years, leading material supplier and supply chain solutions provider – thyssenkrupp Materials UK, reached a milestone achievement by proudly raising over £25,000.

The UK’s leading manufacturer of LEV extraction systems has made a high-profile appointment to help it target new opportunities at home and overseas.

With over 30 years of technical sales experience, Adrian Wright joins to develop the fiber laser and wider sheet metal market

Plant-Ex Ingredients Ltd, a leading European manufacturer of Natural Colours and Flavours for food producers is delighted to announce the appointment of Trevor Debenham as Managing Director.

123Insight will be exhibiting at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics, taking place at the Farnborough International Centre between 4-6 February 2025.

Leading multidisciplinary engineering firm, adi Group, has announced the appointment of Paul Smith as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding founder Alan Lusty.

Adam Grimshaw, compliance manager at Customs Support Group, looks at how to navigate the geopolitical challenges of customs clearance compliance in an ever-changing world

Managing Director of AW Hainsworth, Amanda McLaren, has been recruited to the position of Deputy Lieutenant of West Yorkshire by the Monarch’s Lord-Lieutenant, Ed Anderson CBE.

Leading self storage provider, Ready Steady Store, has marked an impressive 11 years of success for its Lincoln Allenby store.

A Southampton community bakery that is the commercial venture for a charity in the city is celebrating its third official anniversary this month by offering visitors free birthday cake (January 2025).

A leading Somerset-based British air filter manufacturer that supplies companies worldwide has picked up the keys to its fifth manufacturing plant in Bridgwater as part of its ongoing plans to become more sustainable.

A Liverpool-based business has utilised a major invoice discounting funding deal from Skipton Business Finance to help overcome its post-COVID-19 challenges and move to a larger facility, supporting the business’s continued growth.

Birmingham-based engineering business adi Group is continuing to expand its multi-skilled workforce with a new senior appointment.

A precision engineering specialist has completed a £650,000 investment drive to help it boost efficiency and create a new final inspection department.

A North West based food ingredients business is diversifying and expanding into new markets with the creation of two new divisions.

Heritage brand, Brintons Carpets, is proud to announce that it has been awarded His Majesty The King’s Royal Warrant in the latest review of Warrant Holders.

The UK’s largest independent self-storage company, Storage Giant, has announced its plans to expand into the North West starting from 2025 - representing the company’s furthest north expansion to date.

Nerth, a solutions provider to the marine and offshore industries, has secured funding from The Crown Estate to support the development of its project to create a dedicated servicing hub.

UAP Ltd, the Bury-based door hardware specialist, has announced the acquisition of Armadillo Metal Coatings, marking another milestone in its ambitious growth journey.

An award-winning family run business in Bristol is celebrating its sixtieth anniversary.

Langham Wine Estate is celebrating an outstanding year of awards, cementing its place at the forefront of English winemaking.

Commercial lighting manufacturer, Whitecroft Lighting, has appointed Julia King as its new UK Head of Human Resources, in a move that will help deliver the company’s vision of a more diverse and inclusive workplace.

A Black Country manufacturer of forklift truck attachments and skips has more than doubled its turnover following funding from BCRS Business Loans.

Timber business, UK Hardwoods, has invested in a new thermal modification plant. Situated in Devon, it’s currently the largest of its kind in the UK.

A clean air technology company is moving its headquarters to a flagship North West development to meet growing demand and its future expansion plans.

Exol Lubricants is celebrating a prestigious win at the Black Country Chamber of Commerce Awards 2024.

Transforming the way baggage and cargo is moved around airports worldwide has helped Aurrigo International plc claim its fifth business award of 2024.

Birmingham-based firm adi Group is thrilled to announce the appointment of Anthony Carter as its new sales performance director.

A leading manufacturer of equipment for the international metal forming industry has been awarded a prestigious business accolade at the Black Country Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2024.

Leading metal finishing specialist Wolverhampton Electro Plating (WEP) has significantly increased its capacity and range of finishes it offers after safeguarding a dozen jobs following the collapse of another business.