Issue 249- 2026

Recognizing

Recognizing the the innovators innovators behind behind industrial industrial transformation transformation

Energy As costs rise, why manufacturers need to embrace energy technology

Main Interview Atlas Copco UK’ s James McAllister discusses advanced manufacturing solutions

Jaguar Land Rover Jaguar Land Rover’ s‘ Reimagine’ strategy and what it means for Halewood

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Hello and welcome to the latest issue of Manufacturing Today. This month we mark the return of the Manufacturing Supplier Innovation Awards UK. This year’ s winners demonstrate the breadth of innovation taking place throughout the manufacturing ecosystem. Congratulations to each of them – you are truly raising the bar for what’ s possible in modern manufacturing.

We also highlight the next upcoming session of the MT webinar program – if you haven’ t already signed up, it’ s not too late. You can also visit the back catalog in our on-demand library – it gives instant access to proven industrial strategies.

I hope you are inspired by our contributors this month – if you want to put your own story in our pages, just get in touch.

Libbie Hammond, Editor LH @ finelightmediagroup. com

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This month’ s cover story focuses on the Manufacturing Supplier Innovation Awards UK 2026. What a privilege to recognize such a range of ingenuity, determination and technical excellence. Turn to page 32 to learn more.

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