Fuel Arrow Inventor James Moylan Dies at 80
James Moylan, the Ford engineer who invented the dashboard arrow showing which side the fuel filler is on, has died. His simple idea, born from frustration, became a global standard.
Category : Manufacturing
Lang Hancock's Asbestos Mining Past Uncovered
A new podcast episode explores Lang Hancock's early career mining blue asbestos at Wittenoom, a site of national tragedy. Discover the untold family stories.
Eight hurt in Japan factory stabbing attack
Eight people rushed to hospital after a reported mass stabbing and chemical incident at the Yokohama Rubber plant in Mishima, Japan. Follow for breaking updates.
British Lava Lamp Maker Mathmos Sells Out for Christmas
British manufacturer Mathmos has sold out of its iconic lava lamps ahead of Christmas, driven by a nostalgia-fuelled revival. Discover the story behind the groovy resurgence.
CEO killed by forklift driver on phone at EV site
A 45-year-old CEO died after a forklift operator using a mobile phone struck him at a Georgia EV battery plant construction site. OSHA fines issued following the fatal incident.
Ram Recalls 52,000 Trucks for Safety Defects
Stellantis recalls over 52,000 Ram heavy-duty trucks due to dangerous software glitches affecting airbags and traction control. Owners to be notified by mid-January.
Warwick Ward Machinery enters administration, 89 jobs lost
Warwick Ward Machinery Ltd, a major UK plant dealer, has collapsed into administration after 55 years, with most of its 89 staff made redundant. Economic pressures and debt from an employee buyout cited as causes.
Scunthorpe Steelworks Closure Threatens UK's Virgin Steel
Plans to shut Britain's last blast furnaces in Scunthorpe could leave the UK unable to make virgin steel. The move follows a costly state rescue where losses hit over £1m a day. Read the full story.
UK Steel hit by EU green tax paperwork burden
UK manufacturers face a mountain of Brexit-style paperwork on £7bn of EU exports after the government failed to secure a vital carbon tax exemption. Industry warns of a 'significant negative impact'.
Mozzarella Giant Closes California Plant, 300 Jobs Lost
The world's largest mozzarella producer is closing a historic California dairy plant, citing high operating costs. 300 jobs move to Texas. Read the full business analysis.
Honda pauses Japan and China production over chip shortage
Honda Motor suspends operations at key plants in Japan and China due to persistent semiconductor shortages, impacting its global sales forecast and profits. Read the full story.
Nissan Sunderland launches new Leaf amid EV slowdown
Nissan has launched production of the third-generation Leaf at its Sunderland plant following a £450m upgrade. The move comes as the global EV transition slows, with Nissan scaling back its own European electrification targets.
UK's Top 20 Engineering Feats Ranked in New Poll
From the London Underground to the World Wide Web, discover the UK's most impressive engineering feats in a new ranking. 94% of Brits take pride in this heritage. Explore the full list and insights.
UK's £120m Ineos rescue raises industrial strategy doubts
The UK government's £120m bailout saves the vital Grangemouth ethylene plant, but experts question the lack of a coherent strategy for the nation's shrinking heavy industry. Read the analysis.
US Tariffs Choke Small Manufacturers Like EarthQuaker
Ohio's EarthQuaker Devices, crafting pedals for Radiohead & Smashing Pumpkins, faces 30% cost hikes from Trump tariffs, stifling growth and innovation for US SMEs. Read the full analysis.
UK Brings Forward EV Sales Target Review to Next Year
The UK government will review its electric vehicle sales targets next year, not 2027, as ministers hint at further flexibility but stand by the 2035 petrol car ban. Read the latest.
£120m deal saves Grangemouth plant and 500 jobs
The UK Government provides over £120 million to secure the future of Ineos's Grangemouth chemical plant, protecting 500 jobs. Read the full details of the strategic deal.
£120m Government Lifeline for UK's Last Ethylene Plant
The UK government has announced a £120 million investment to secure the future of the nation's sole ethylene plant in Cheshire, safeguarding thousands of jobs and critical supply chains. Read the full details.
Nissan to Build New Electric Leaf in Sunderland, Securing Jobs
Nissan confirms its Sunderland plant will build the next-gen Leaf EV from 2026, a major £500m investment protecting 6,000 jobs. Discover how UK manufacturing is charging into an electric future.
Nissan's new LEAF safeguards 40,000 UK jobs
The third-generation Nissan LEAF rolls off the Sunderland line, securing almost 40,000 jobs with a £450m investment. Discover how this EV icon is powering the UK's automotive future.
Nissan starts production of new electric Leaf in Sunderland
Nissan begins production of its third-generation Leaf electric car at its Sunderland plant, backed by over £450m investment, securing 6,000 jobs and boosting the UK's automotive future.
Ford takes $19.5bn hit, cancels electric F-150 Lightning
Ford Motor Company is taking a massive $19.5bn writedown and scrapping key electric models, including the F-150 Lightning, as Trump-era policies and waning demand force a strategic pivot back to gas and hybrid vehicles. Read the full analysis.
Pork Scratchings Factory Gutted by Devastating Fire
A family-run pork scratchings factory in Walsall was gutted by a major fire involving cooking oil. The blaze threatens Christmas supplies as the business assesses the damage. Read the full story.
Airbus cuts delivery target after A320 fuselage problem
Airbus has reduced its 2025 aircraft delivery forecast, citing a new quality issue with A320 fuselages. The move impacts airlines and supply chains. Read the full analysis.
BMW to end Z4 production in 2026
BMW confirms the end of the road for its iconic Z4 roadster in 2026. Discover the history of the Z series and why sports cars are vanishing. Read the full story.
Australian Caravan Maker Zone RV Enters Administration
Luxury caravan manufacturer Zone RV has entered voluntary administration, putting 250 jobs in doubt and leaving customers stranded just before Christmas. Read the full story.
Prince William: Wales a 'Dynamic Nation' for Investment
The Prince of Wales addressed global investors in Newport, hailing Wales's tech and green energy potential and sharing personal memories of making his first home with Catherine on Anglesey.
William Urges Investors to Seize 'Extraordinary' Welsh Potential
Prince William urged global investors to seize the 'extraordinary possibility' in Wales at a major summit, praising the King's legacy and highlighting the nation's clean energy and tech sectors.
Airbus fixes most jets in historic software recall
Airbus has resolved a major software glitch affecting thousands of A320 jets, averting severe travel disruption. Read the full story on the biggest recall in the company's history.
Glass Magicians Craft Luxury Baubles for Harrods
Discover how GlitterLab's artisans in Poland handcraft unique Christmas decorations for luxury clients like Harrods using closely guarded trade secrets. Explore their 80-year heritage.
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