Productivity boost drives growth among South West SMEs

Manufacturing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across the South West have continued their solid growth due primarily to a sharp boost in productivity, a recent news report in the local business media was able to reveal.

More than half (52 per cent) of respondents to the latest Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) barometer said they had increased their productivity in the past six months.

Meanwhile, almost three-quarters (74 per cent) of companies highlighted that further efficiency gains were needed to remain competitive. More than 60 per cent of manufacturers expect to increase investment in new technology, machinery or premises by the spring of 2015.

Simon Howes, MAS area director for the South West, said: "Our barometer shows that South West manufacturers are already raising productivity, which is good for the region and country as a whole. It should also please the Bank of England, who recently called for the UK to improve its performance in this area."

Furthermore, 94 per cent of companies questioned planned to either maintain or increase their workforce over the six months.

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