By Martyn Gill, International Board Member of MESA International
The history of U.K. manufacturing includes key events that led to struggles resulting in
the sector shrinking by two-thirds in 30 years. There are also undeniable turning points that fuelled the country’s determination to reinstate manufacturing as a leading source of revenue and value. Today, the sector is stronger than previous decades—it grew by 2.5 percent or more in 2014—but it lacks recognition of its importance in the economy and society, and needs investment to ensure continued success.
the sector shrinking by two-thirds in 30 years. There are also undeniable turning points that fuelled the country’s determination to reinstate manufacturing as a leading source of revenue and value. Today, the sector is stronger than previous decades—it grew by 2.5 percent or more in 2014—but it lacks recognition of its importance in the economy and society, and needs investment to ensure continued success.