Accrol Group

Manufacturers say UK becoming more competitive as global hub

Despite challenges such as high energy costs and political instability, Britain’s largest manufacturers see the UK as a growing global manufacturing hub. A recent survey revealed increased confidence in the sector’s prospects. Accrol Group Holdings plc is a leading UK tissue converter, contributing to the £1.6bn soft tissue market.

Accrol Group

Manufacturing outlook for 2024

Britain’s manufacturers have seen output surge by three times faster than orders in the last quarter, to +10% from a negative balance in Q3 of -3%. Such an increase is

Accrol Group

Manufacturing output stabilises in Q4

Manufacturers reported that output volumes were stable during the final three months of the year – the first time output hasn’t fallen since the quarter to July 2023, according to

Accrol Group

UK factory downturn shows more signs of easing

Britain’s manufacturing sector showed further signs that it might be turning a corner in its long-running downturn but companies remained cautious and pushed up their prices, according to a survey

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Key manufacturing trends to look out for in 2024

Technological advancements, climate change, and geopolitical tensions have transformed the global manufacturing landscape in recent decades. Along the way, academics and industry experts have explored concepts such as Industry 4.0

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