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Manufacturing news in the UK

An overview of news, trends and research in the Manufacturing industry in the UK:

Manufacturing M&A rebounds despite economic challenges After several difficult years, the number of deals in the UK M&A market has accelerated. The manufacturing sector in particular enjoyed a year of solid investment – with major infrastructural projects driving interest in the second half of 2025.
06 March 2025
FRP helps secure jobs at Quality Precision Electronics More than 40 jobs have been saved following the pre-pack sale of Fife electronics manufacturer Quality Precision Electronics. The deal was overseen by administrators from FRP Advisory.
04 March 2025
6 ways to tighten product traceability in manufacturing With the global supply chain having spread around the globe, it is more vulnerable to disruption than ever before.
25 February 2025
Ayming and ERM win mandate for green solvent manufacturing in pharmaceuticals 13 Middle East practitioners rank among Lexology's top 5% consulting experts worldwide
29 January 2025
How Collinson Grant helped Highwood Consultants 'ready for growth' When the UK business of Highwood Consultants sought to address a decline in trade, it brought in advisors from Collinson Grant for support.
10 January 2025
Technology and AI to shape UK construction growth in 2025 As 2025 gets underway, the UK construction sector faces a number of key challenges and opportunities.
10 January 2025
ArcelorMittal to act on recommendations from dss+ safety review Steel manufacturer ArcelorMittal has commenced the implementation of a series of workplace safety recommendations. The proposed changes are from a comprehensive review by dss+.
17 December 2024
Smart manufacturing could be key to ramping up production in defence industry The last two years have seen successive major wars break out in Europe and the Middle East.
24 September 2024
Quarter of manufacturers only have basic cybersecurity plans Manufacturing firms are more wary of threats from ransomware, data leakage and phishing attacks than other firms.
22 August 2024
Lexington Corporate Finance advises Teer Coatings on sale to Judges Scientific AIM-listed Judges Scientific has moved to acquire manufacturing company Teer Coatings, for an undisclosed fee. Lexington Corporate advised Teer Coatings shareholders on the sale.
20 August 2024
New Engineering picks A&M for administration Alvarez & Marsal has been appointed to the administration of Midlands-based company New Engineering.
09 August 2024
Manufacturer Surepak tasks PKF Smith Cooper with administration Nottingham-based flexible packaging manufacturer Surepak is ceasing to trade. Administrators from PKF Smith Cooper are still hopeful of a sale following interest from 96 parties.
12 June 2024
Oliver Wight helps Victrex build future-proof strategy Victrex, a world leader in polymer solutions, was looking to maximise its profitability, while finding a way to offer new goods and services without disrupting its core business.
15 March 2024
Industry 4.0 prowess still hinges on the human touch Executives in the manufacturing industry are keen on ramping up their industry 4.0 maturity.
12 February 2024
European companies 'reshore' to become resilient to global disruptions According to a new report, regional sourcing and production are important to becoming less vulnerable to disruption, leading to more than half of UK companies looking to ‘re-shore’ their supply chain
10 November 2023
Most manufacturers don't know if they can hit 2030 targets With few apparent threats of a reprimand from the state, the UK’s businesses continue to drag their feet on net zero targets.
26 October 2023
Robust industrial strategy a £230 billion opportunity for economy The UK faces missing out on a £230 billion opportunity, if it cannot provide a more robust industrial strategy to funnel STEM graduates into work relevant to their expertise.
31 July 2023
Interpath administrators seek buyer for to automotive firm Rimstock Rimstock, a UK manufacturer of alloy wheels, has fallen into administration after a period of financial difficulties.
12 July 2023
FRP selected for employee ownership transition at LGS Prefabrication firm Lemon Groundwork Solutions has transitioned to employee-ownership. The deal for the £50 million-turnover firm was advised on by professionals from FRP Corporate Advisory.
28 March 2023
PA Consulting and PulPac announce Bottle Collective PA Consulting and Swedish R&D firm PulPac have announced a new development in their continuing business relationship.
03 March 2023
Fashion industry can cut overproduction by 15% The global fashion industry could reduce waste and cut costs by reducing its production levels, and prioritising quality over quantity.
17 February 2023
A&M to oversee Aartee Bright Bar administration Administrators Alvarez & Marsal have been appointed to UK steel firm AarteeBright Bar.
15 February 2023
Mazars quits British Steel audit role More questions about the finances of British Steel have emerged, after reports that its auditor resigned earlier in the year.
09 November 2022
UK manufacturing sector hit by 1,400 insolvencies As the UK’s economy continues to flounder in the wake of historic inflation, and spiralling energy prices, insolvencies in the UK manufacturing sector have jumped by more than 60% in the last year.
06 September 2022
Smart factories under mounting pressure from cyberattacks Smart factories are growing targets for cyberattacks, according to a report.
18 July 2022
New Bristol office for KAM Project Consultants Professional services firm KAM Project Consultants has launched its sixth UK office in Bristol. The news comes as the consultancy looks to grow its portfolio across Britain and Germany.
07 July 2022
Why industrial companies of any size should embrace Industry 4.0 The fourth industrial revolution, or Industry 4.0, is one of the most disruptive trends in the manufacturing landscape.
05 May 2022
Jobs lost in Mechanical Facilities Services administration Doncaster-based Mechanical Facilities Services has appointed administrators from Interpath Advisory, after being unable to keep up with cashflow pressure.
20 April 2022
Alvarez & Marsal completes next step of Tricorn Group restructuring Having been called in the summer of last year, Alvarez & Marsal has completed the next step of Tricorn Group’s international restructuring plan.
11 April 2022
Raw materials shortage puts economic recovery under pressure A study of the raw materials market has found limited availability is pushing prices sky-high.
16 December 2021
Automotive firms face rocky road for supply chain in 2022 With an uncertain 2022 on the horizon, the automotive sector continues to face structural issues within the industry, alongside the wider economic challenges.
06 December 2021
Only one-in-10 sustainability being scaled by manufacturers While sustainability can bring huge benefits to manufacturers, a minority of 11% are scaling their sustainability initiatives at present.
21 June 2021

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