{"id":56900,"date":"2025-12-22T15:00:14","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T15:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/manufacturing-today.com\/?p=56900"},"modified":"2025-12-22T15:00:16","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T15:00:16","slug":"five-top-trends-for-uk-manufacturers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/manufacturing-today.com\/news\/five-top-trends-for-uk-manufacturers\/","title":{"rendered":"Five top trends for UK manufacturers\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As 2026 approaches, UK manufacturers have an opportunity to review both their internal processes and the wider market landscape to pinpoint areas where they can strengthen their competitive edge and fuel growth in the year ahead.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The story for 2025 was one of emerging technologies, such as digital twins and generative AI, becoming increasingly common. While these trends will continue in 2026 with a more strategic approach, the big stories for the new year will see manufacturers investing in cybersecurity, meeting growing customer expectations and reinforcing their full supply chain.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-56902\" src=\"https:\/\/manufacturing-today.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/12\/Trends-243-body-image-1.jpg\" alt=\"miling female scientist or technician in a sterile, industrial setting\" width=\"425\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manufacturing-today.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/12\/Trends-243-body-image-1.jpg 425w, https:\/\/manufacturing-today.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/12\/Trends-243-body-image-1-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To prepare for the year ahead, we explore five key trends for manufacturers, featuring insights from David White, Operations Manager at GTK UK Limited, specialist in custom cable assemblies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Shipping chain diversification protects manufacturers\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In recent years, manufacturers around the world have felt the supply chain squeeze, with external pressures, worldwide conflicts and more\u00a0impacting\u00a0some businesses\u2019 ability to meet deadlines.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Last year, a study found that over half of UK manufacturers were choosing to \u2018reshore\u2019 their manufacturing, returning production functions to home shores and\u00a0eliminating\u00a0the risk of international factors blocking\u00a0logistics\u00a0routes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the coming year, expect this trend to continue, albeit with a more moderate approach. Rather than bringing 100 percent of production back to the UK, expect to see manufacturers spread production across multiple sites and countries, with each factory site\u00a0optimized\u00a0to manufacture\u00a0different products\u00a0or accommodate various order volumes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">David comments: \u201cAt GTK, we split production duties between the UK, Romania and the Far East, which has helped us stay agile and meet customer demands, even when traditional shipping lanes might\u2019ve been compromised.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Recent cyberattacks drive investment in security\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In September 2025, UK car production hit a 70-year low after a high-profile attack on Jaguar Land Rover forced production lines to be fully shut down, costing an estimated \u00a350m every week.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With attacks in other sectors affecting companies like M&amp;S and Asahi, large-scale cyber hacks are becoming increasingly common. This is a particular concern for manufacturers, given how many are\u00a0in the process of digitalizing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">David says: \u201cThe fact that many companies still use legacy operational technology (OT) for business-critical functions is a worry. This type of technology is crucial for operations but often lacks the security of newer systems. Businesses should be looking to invest in more advanced and secure OT and IT systems.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Strategic AI adoption\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AI adoption\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0necessarily new, with generative AI applied in some areas of most UK manufacturing facilities over the last couple of years. However, you can expect to see a more strategic approach to AI adoption in a manufacturing context for 2026.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Top decision-makers no longer see AI as an \u2018experiment\u2019.\u00a0In fact, 82 percent view AI as a core driver of growth and are applying it everywhere, from predicting maintenance cycles on the factory floor to carrying out risk assessments of suppliers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-56903\" src=\"https:\/\/manufacturing-today.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/12\/Trends-243-body-image-2.jpg\" alt=\"automated car manufacturing process on an assembly line\" width=\"425\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manufacturing-today.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/12\/Trends-243-body-image-2.jpg 425w, https:\/\/manufacturing-today.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/12\/Trends-243-body-image-2-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/strong>Integrated customer insights become more popular than ever\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Customer requirements have become increasingly specialized over the last decade, driven by the growth of e-commerce, which has meant ever-evolving expectations in terms of lead times and customization. In 2026, this is set to continue, as AI makes it easier than ever to integrate the customer into the product lifecycle.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Both B2B and B2C manufacturers are already\u00a0benefitting\u00a0from sharing real-time insights with their customers, using digital tools to share real-time manufacturing data. This is likely to become increasingly prevalent in 2026, with customers expecting real-time updates on parts and component availability, to replace estimated lead time windows.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These tools will help manufacturers drive value and involve customers as early as the product design process. Manufacturers who provide more visibility than their competitors will enjoy a competitive advantage.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Sustainability stays in focus\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For manufacturing, one of the UK\u2019s most carbon-intensive sectors, the gradual push towards sustainability is set to continue in 2026, with a particular focus on adopting renewable energy technologies. Fifty percent of manufacturers consider these to be the most\u00a0important area\u00a0of green technology to engage with \u2013 and the area where the trend of adoption will continue.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However, as David continues: \u201cSadly, barriers to green technology adoption still exist, with the cost of energy and rising tax burdens acting as blockers to manufacturing adoption. While adoption of sustainable tech will continue to grow, the government must provide a long-term solution to ensure a wider adoption.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With the Industrial Strategy, we saw a proper acknowledgement that the government knows about, and understands, these issues. However, until we know a little more about the extent of actionable support that will be afforded to manufacturers, we\u00a0won\u2019t\u00a0know exactly how much freedom the average manufacturer will have to invest in green tech.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Are you and your business making plans for 2026? Which of the key trends are you investing in to stay ahead?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>David White\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gtk.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>www.gtk.co.uk\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>GTK, a\u00a0wholly-owned\u00a0subsidiary of Volex, provides electronic solutions including custom cable assemblies, power cords, connectors and displays. It also provides custom, turnkey manufacturing solutions.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><em>For over 30 years, GTK has provided high-quality, high-performance products that\u00a0comply with\u00a0the relevant industry standards. GTK is headquartered in the UK with offices in Germany and Taiwan<\/em>.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As 2026 approaches, UK manufacturers have an opportunity to review both their internal processes and the wider market landscape to pinpoint areas where they can strengthen their competitive edge and fuel growth in the year ahead.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":56901,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1962,2],"tags":[271,4153,4154],"class_list":["post-56900","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-manufacturing-topics","category-features","tag-trends","tag-david-white","tag-gtk"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.0 - 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