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UK motor manufacturers ''to flourish in 2012''

28 December 2011
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UK motor manufacturers ''to flourish in 2012''Strong performance is anticipated for UK vehicle manufacturing over 2012 as industry investment grew this year.

An industry that invests heavily in operations management, the field is set to see its sales undergo continuous improvement next year as it recovers from the global downturn.

This is the forecast that has been made by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), which is predicting higher levels of output in 2012.

In the organisation's latest update, its chief executive Paul Everitt stated that over £4 billion has been committed by global vehicle makers in the UK through investment in new models and facilities, demonstrating their confidence in the country.

He welcomed the government's backing of the industry, adding: "Our focus in 2012 will be to enhance the competitiveness of the UK, encourage further investment, strengthen the supply chain and maintain industry’s position in leading a manufacturing-led recovery."

Experts from the SMMT have described 2011 as a "step-change year" for the automotive sector and forecast impressive prospects for the coming year.

A recent article in the Telegraph noted that manufacturing management has undergone "pronounced highs and lows" during 2011, with the newspaper's property and industry correspondent Graham Ruddick predicting that next year will see a strong rise in automotive output and civil aerospace.ADNFCR-3058-ID-801249996-ADNFCR
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