The rubber and plastics industry contributed the most to the
growth, increasing by a total of 6.2%. The second highest growth was seen in
the machinery and equipment industry, which witnessed a rise of 5.2%.
Lee Hopley, chief economist at EEF said:
“As a number of business surveys have so far suggested,
manufacturing entered 2014 with a fair wind behind it with a majority of
sub-sectors posting gains on the month.
“While the picture isn’t universally positive, strength seen
in sectors from machinery and transport to plastics and non-metallic minerals
suggest there are a number of factors driving growth in the sector, including
improving investment intentions and a brighter construction outlook.”
While Samuel Tombs, economist at Capital Economics Ltd.
said:
“The strength of the recent survey suggests that the recovery
in manufacturing output should at least maintain its recent pace in the coming
months.
“All in all, then, January’s industrial production figures
bring further encouraging signs that the economic recovery is broad based.”
Shrink wrapping machine producer UWrap regularly reacts to
breaking news and research related to the manufacturing sector. A spokesperson
for the company says that manufacturing, particularly machinery and transport,
is showing very positive signs.
“One of the most positive aspects of the gains being made in
manufacturing is in the machinery and transport sector. There has been no
shortage of positive growth over the course of 2013 and that looks set to
continue in 2014 based on initial data and future forecasts, which is good news
for us.
“We manufacture and sell shrink wrapping machines, supplying
companies all across the UK with our high quality machines, and we’re hopeful
that this year will be one of our best on record despite the fact that we’ve
been a leader in the industry for decades.”
UWrap is a shrink wrapping machine manufacturer based in
Blackpool, England. The company specialises in new and used shrink wrap
machines and machinery revamps, hire, services and spares. They have over 25
years experience and provide competitively priced solutions. Visit their
website at www.uwrap.co.uk to find out
more.
Contact Paul Easton for quotes on 01253 300400 or paul@uwrap.co.uk