New year, new optimism for manufacturing growth

Posted on 6 Jan 2014 by Callum Bentley

Britain’s manufacturers are expecting an improved outlook in 2014 leading to growth in exports to emerging markets and a turnaround in investment, according to a major survey published today by EEF and Aldermore Bank.

The survey of 200 senior executives paints a more positive outlook than the very muted picture of twelve months ago, with growth expected in all markets and across all sectors and sizes of companies. The relentless pursuit of growth opportunities in new markets, sectors and technologies looks set to be more focused for firms in…

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