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Commenting on today’s PMI data, Ms Lee Hopley, Chief Economist at EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation said:
01/02/2012
Commenting on today’s defence white paper and the implications for manufacturers, Steve Radley, Director of Policy at EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation said:
01/02/2012
Restocking and increase in prices point to more positive outlook for 2012
30/01/2012
Commenting, Chief Economist at EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, Ms Lee Hopley said:
25/01/2012
Commenting on the announcement on Executive Pay by the Business Secretary today, Terry Scuoler, Chief Executive of EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation said:
23/01/2012
Manufacturing pay settlements are continuing to remain at normal levels as the key bargaining period begins, with few companies seeing pay pressure as their most significant risk to growth according to the latest data from EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation and JAM Recruitment.
23/01/2012
Manufacturers continue to search for growth, but most to expect face external risks and challenges
§ Manufacturers share concerns about UK prospects in 2012 but are more optimistic about their own performance in the year ahead.
§ Weak domestic outlook leading companies to consider untapped and markets further afield for growth in sales of products and services.
§ Opportunities seen in changing consumer requirements and diversifying into new supply chain strategies.
§ Main risks to growth are external, with raw materials shortages topping the list of concerns for all sectors.
§ But actions being taken to mitigate risks sit alongside a continued focus on productivity and innovation. 16/01/2012