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

Posted on 17 Feb 2026 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.

New CEO for Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre

Professor Ben Morgan has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), following a successful term as Interim CEO. Read more via The Manufacturer

Cross-border programme launched to accelerate digital transformation for Ireland’s manufacturing SMEs

A new cross-border initiative designed to accelerate digital transformation for manufacturing SMEs across the island of Ireland has been launched, bringing together leading research and technology organisations in an €8.3m programme backed by EU funding. Read more via The Manufacturer

Tata-owned Agratas’ new battery factory hits major construction milestone

Agratas, Tata Group’s global battery business, has announced the successful completion of the steel frame for its new facility in Bridgwater, Somerset, marking a key construction milestone and a significant step forward in the delivery of the project. Read more via The Manufacturer

Metec UK lifted by hat-trick of offshore wind contracts

Metec UK is celebrating after a hat-trick of wins on one of the UK’s largest offshore wind farms. Read more via The Manufacturer

New Avon Engineered Rubber chief sets sights on overseas growth

The new managing director of Avon Engineered Rubber is on a mission to maintain the company’s growth at home and abroad. Read more via The Manufacturer