Order books weakening for manufacturers – CBI
Posted by davidb on 16 Dec 2011
Filed under: Leeds Manufacturing News, Manufacturing, UK manufacturing, Uncategorized
16 December 2011
A new survey from the CBI says manufacturers are seeing order books weaken as a result of the continuing instability in the Eurozone.
Manufacturers expecting output growth despite volatility in financial markets
Posted by davidb on 28 Sep 2011
Filed under: Brewing, Engineering, Manufacturing, UK manufcturing
28 September 2011
UK manufacturers predict that production will continue to grow over the next three months despite order book levels slackening during September, according to the latest monthly Industrial Trends Survey from the CBI. Of 470 manufacturers surveyed, 22% described total orders as above normal, and 31% said they were below. The CBI says the resulting balance
Manufacturing recovery remains on track
Posted by Duncan Greenwood on 04 May 2011
Filed under: Manufacturing
4 May 2011
The manufacturing recovery continues with home and overseas sales growing at their fastest for 15 years, according to the latest CBI survey. The survey reports 36% of manufacturers seeing output increase in the last three months and only 15% reporting falls. Companies are also predicting output growth remaining at the same pace with domestic
Leeds Chamber members survey shows strong growth
Posted by davidb on 25 Jan 2010
Filed under: Automotive, Engineering, Manufacturing
25 January 2010
Results of the latest survey of members of Leeds, York and North Yorkshire Chamber shows a stong growth in export sales and orders amongst manufacturers and an increase in the number of businesses recruiting. Key findings show: Manufacturers reported 33% growth in export sales and 11% growth in export orders, the largest reported improvements in