Renishaw says first-quarter pretax profit up 75 pct
Engineer Renishaw posted a 75 percent rise in first-quarter profit and said it was encouraged by the continuing strength of its order book, despite worldwide economic conditions.
Glass manufacturer attacks government policy
The Director General of the British Glass Manufacturers Confederation says the Government is to blame for the slump in manufacturing.
Manufacturing worst in 28 years
According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) the UK’s manufacturing sector is in the longest period of decline for 28 years.
Manufacturing posts longest losing streak since 1980
Manufacturing output fell more than expected and for a sixth consecutive month in August to register its longest losing streak since 1980, official data showed on Tuesday.
Car sales drop dramatically
Car sales dropped 21 percent in September according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
82% of manufacturers looking to overseas markets
A recent poll shows that a record number of manufacturers are sustaining growth by turning to overseas markets.