Canada’s food manufacturing industry surpassed expectations last year owing largely to lower costs and the sector will most probably serve up another strong year as Canadians boost spending. The Conference Board of Canada has confirmed these details in a report on Wednesday.
The aerospace industry is bouncing back according to a report by A|D|S - the Aerospace, Defense and Security trade organization - published today.
The report shows that revenues for the UK aerospace industry swelled 5.4 percent in 2009 to a combined £22.2 billion.
Britain’s manufacturers have outperformed expectations in the first half of 2010, according to latest analysis of the sector published by EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation and BDO LLP.
Outsourcing spending has continued to climb during the last decade, in good economic times and bad, and companies are continuing to turn to outsourcing for a competitive edge.
Executives agree that it saves money. And it is that undeniable fact that has lead to a rise in both outsourcing and global sourcing during the downturn.
A survey commissioned by HSBC found that the vast majority of mid-sized companies conducting international business are thriving because of it and plan to expand in the next 2 years. The survey included over 3,600 firms worldwide.
With 446 exhibitors displaying their products and services to 20,171 visitors, MACH2010 covered over 18,300m2 of space through Halls 4 and 5 at the NEC.
The company has told Manufacturing Digital that new Polo exports will grow from a previously planned 55,000 units to 71,500 units in 2010 and will now include left hand drive (LHD) deliveries to Europe.