Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing 06.07.2026 Wiltshire defence firm lands $10 million gas mask order Wiltshire defence firm Avon Technologies has won a $10 million order to supply respirators to a European NATO ally. The $10.8 million order was placed with the firm’s chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear protection division under the NATO Support […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing 30.06.2026 Swindon gravy firm launches craft beer-inspired packaging A gravy manufacturer has launched its new range of stocks, sauces and marinades in eye-catching cans inspired by the craft beer industry. Swindon-based Potts has been cooking up a storm with its range of mall batch gravies and stocks, […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing 16.06.2026 Eco-boiler innovator teams up with Wiltshire College The Chippenham-based company behind a zero-emission, battery-enabled boiler has announced a new partnership with Wiltshire College to deliver hands-on training for installers at its Lackham campus. Luthmore was founded in 2022 by Dyson alumni Craig Wilkinson and Martin Gutkowski. […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing 15.06.2026 MoD announces drone test site for Swindon Swindon’s reputation as a hub for drone technology was further strengthened on Friday with a government announcement that the MoD was opening a new test facility in the town. Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis, who had been in the role […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing Monday July 6 2026 Wiltshire defence firm lands $10 million gas mask order Wiltshire defence firm Avon Technologies has won a $10 million order to supply respirators to a European NATO ally. The $10.8 million order was placed with the firm’s chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear protection division under the NATO Support […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing Tuesday June 30 2026 Swindon gravy firm launches craft beer-inspired packaging A gravy manufacturer has launched its new range of stocks, sauces and marinades in eye-catching cans inspired by the craft beer industry. Swindon-based Potts has been cooking up a storm with its range of mall batch gravies and stocks, […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing Tuesday June 16 2026 Eco-boiler innovator teams up with Wiltshire College The Chippenham-based company behind a zero-emission, battery-enabled boiler has announced a new partnership with Wiltshire College to deliver hands-on training for installers at its Lackham campus. Luthmore was founded in 2022 by Dyson alumni Craig Wilkinson and Martin Gutkowski. […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing Monday June 15 2026 MoD announces drone test site for Swindon Swindon’s reputation as a hub for drone technology was further strengthened on Friday with a government announcement that the MoD was opening a new test facility in the town. Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis, who had been in the role […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing Wednesday June 10 2026 Drone manufacturing will be underway in months, says Swindon manufacturer One of Swindon’s new drone factories will be up and running by September, the leader of Swindon Borough Council has been told. The council’s new leader, Gary Sumner, toured the firm’s new facility at the Spectrum building recently to […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing Tuesday June 2 2026 Ukrainian military tech experts visit Swindon on drone expedition Military tech experts from Ukraine have visited the Swindon headquarters of drone manufacturer Tekever. Brave1 sits at the centre of Ukraine’s defence tech ecosystem, backing innovations that have been shaped by the realities of the war. Its international outreach […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing Tuesday June 2 2026 Wiltshire packaging firm plans extension to warehouse A Wiltshire firm is planning a huge extension to a warehouse where it produces tin packaging for household names. Tinplate Ltd has asked Wiltshire Council for planning permission to more than double the size of its warehouse at Dunkirk […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing Wednesday May 13 2026 Profits up at Avon Technologies as global conflicts trigger demand Defence contractor Avon Technologies is riding a surge in demand as governments and security forces respond to a more dangerous world, with profits jumping sharply in its latest results and management saying the business is benefiting from “war-fighting readiness” […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing Tuesday April 28 2026 MP champions Swindon’s growing drone industry at conference Swindon’s growing reputation as a centre for drone manufacturing was underlined at a major defence networking event held at STEAM Museum in the town. The conference, called Swindon Defence – Networking & Insights, brought together more than 250 companies […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing Tuesday April 28 2026 Struggling 150-year-old Wiltshire manufacturer tries to stay afloat Trowbridge-based bed and upholstery maker Airsprung is facing a possible administration process after filing a notice of intention to appoint administrators. The move does not mean the company has gone into administration yet, but it does indicate that directors […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing Thursday April 23 2026 MINI milestone marked at Swindon manufacturing plant BMW Group marked a major milestone this week as workers at the MINI Plant Swindon gathered to celebrate the site’s 25th anniversary. The Swindon facility, which produces body pressings and sub-assemblies for MINI models built in Oxford, has been […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing Friday April 3 2026 Electrical expert urges industry to prepare for major regulatory changes A Swindon-based electrical expert is advising businesses and contractors across the electrical sector to prepare now for significant regulatory changes set to reshape installation standards across the UK from this month. Pete McCallum, founder of The Electrical Compliance Collective […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing Friday April 3 2026 Go-ahead for £100 million Wiltshire factory A £100 million factory will be built by one of Wiltshire’s largest employers, after planning permission was granted. Wiltshire Council approved a planning application from frozen food giant apetito for a new state‑of‑the‑art regenerative manufacturing facility in Trowbridge. The […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing Thursday March 19 2026 Drone hub sees Swindon nominated for national award A town’s behind-the-scenes work to establish itself as a major defence tech hub has seen it nominated for a national award. Last year, Swindon Borough Council was praised by the Defence Secretary John Healey, for its success in attracting […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing Monday March 9 2026 Swindon submits innovation bid to accelerate growth of drone sector A nationally important drone and defence technology cluster could be set up in Swindon. Swindon Borough Council has joined forces with Brunel University of London to submit a significant bid to UK Research and Innovation’s Local Investment in Partnerships […]
