Global Scans · Manufacturing · Weekly Summary

• [New] Plans to launch a new 'North Sea Jobs Service' in 2026, providing oil and gas workers with comprehensive support to enter fast-growing industries such as renewables and advanced manufacturing. We Mean Business Coalition
• [New] Manufacturing is one of America's hottest growing professions, with 3.8 million new jobs expected to open up by 2033. Fortune
• [New] Manufacturing expansion includes a second phase of the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America facility, adding 200,000 units of production capacity by 2028 with a $2.7 billion investment that will create 3,000 jobs in Georgia. Autocar Professional
• The Enhanced Investment Zone will focus on advanced manufacturing (photonics and biotechnology), and is expected to leverage £230 million in private investment and support creation of more than 1,000 jobs over 10 years. GOV.UK
• The U.S. manufacturing sector could face a shortage of 2.1 million unfilled jobs by 2030 due to skill deficiencies. Integrated Human Capital
• Port of Tyne's £150 million 230-acre redevelopment project with new deep-water quayside will create potential for 12,000 jobs in Advanced Manufacturing and Clean Energy Industries. GOV.UK
• The Port of Tyne's £150 million North Side development could potentially generate up to 12,000 jobs in offshore wind and manufacturing. gCaptain
• New MIT and Boston University research confirms that AI and robotics will eliminate 2 million manufacturing jobs by 2026. HumansAreObsolete.com

Last updated: 14 December 2025