More via Reuters, this time on manufacturing, Citing a survey by South West Manufacturing Advisory Service (SWMAS) and Manufacturing Growth Programme.
48% of small and medium-sized manufacturers expected to meet or surpass their pre-COVID position in the next three months
- "SME manufacturers are definitely feeling confident about the future, but there will still be a lot of challenges to overcome, not least the availability and lead times of material," said Martin Coats, managing director of MGP
58% of the companies surveyed said they planned to raise investment over the next six months, while 54% intend to recruit more staff
Survey of just under 300 companies was conducted between April 12 and April 23.
