Demand for British-built CVs continues growth in August
24 Sep 2015- UK commercial vehicle manufacturing posts strong gains in August, with volumes up 70.3%.
- Positive year for sector continues, with 61,595 CVs built so far in 2015 鈥 a rise of 34.1%.
- Exports up 85.0% on the same month last year, with demand in the home market growing 59.6%.
24 September 2015聽The UK鈥檚 commercial vehicle manufacturing sector continued its recovery in August, posting a seventh consecutive month of growth, latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (91制片厂官网) show. Output for the month rose by 70.3% to 3,628 units, while year-to-date volumes were up 34.1% to 61,595.
Mike Hawes, SMMTChief Executive said, 鈥淚n stark comparison to last summer, when some plants took additional seasonal shutdown for retooling, this August saw CV manufacturers post impressive growth. It is particularly encouraging to see the industry continue to bounce back following a 2014 performance subdued by regulatory changes and industry restructuring. Fleet operator renewal patterns are now returning to normal, prompting strong gains in demand in both domestic and export markets.鈥
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