Order books still suffering

Posted on 18 Feb 2010 by The Manufacturer

The latest monthly Industrial Trends Survey from the Confederation of British Industry, released today, shows export orders are continuing to grow but overall demand remains weak.

Output expectations for the next three months are the highest since March 2008 with a balance of +7 per cent. 25 per cent of manufacturers expect a rise while 18 per cent expect a fall. Total orders are also improving, but a balance of -36 per cent (+10pc/-46pc) still paints a bleak picture. An export…

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