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The latest Manufacturing Barometer from SWMAS reveals a more upbeat picture as the sector emerges from lockdown, but there is still a long way to go
SME manufacturers are calling for greater and faster financial support from the Government as they confront plummeting sales, profits and production volumes amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
A Bristol business that is developing a reusable manufacturing satellite that will enable materials to be built in space has secured £250,000 worth of funding, including backing from a dozen of Bristol’s established entrepreneurs.
Survey shows reduction in volumes, potential job cuts and confusion around Government support
Small to medium-sized manufacturers are being urged to take part in a major survey detailing the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on industry.
Manufacturing Specialists SWMAS are working with manufacturers across the South West to support the production of thousands of respirators needed to deal with the coronavirus outbreak.
The breaking of the Brexit impasse has led to a surge in confidence among the UK’s SME manufacturing businesses, according to the latest national Manufacturing Barometer report.
