The latest National Manufacturing Barometer, delivered by SWMAS and Economic Growth Solutions, questioned almost 300 manufacturing SME leaders on the current economic picture, with 53% of them expressing their intention to hire more employees over the next six months.
Business Secretary Greg Clark has launched the Government’s ambitious Industrial Strategy, setting out a long-term vision for how Britain can build on its economic strengths, address productivity, embrace technological change and support businesses.
Latest National Manufacturing Barometer shows SME manufacturers are looking for productivity gains from their workforce and existing equipment ahead of investment in automation.