National Manufacturing Barometer takes Brexit focus

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The latest National Manufacturing Barometer is allowing small to medium sized manufacturers (SMEs) to have their say on dealing with Brexit.

Open until 20 July, firms are being asked how business has been since the vote, how they see it going over the next 12 months and what their biggest concerns are going forward.

There is also sections on whether they plan to open an EU facility and the type of ‘Brexit’ they would like to see.

The survey is conducted by SWMAS (part of the Exelin Group) in partnership with Economic Growth Solutions (EGS), and takes no more than 15 minutes to complete.

Explains Exelin Group managing director Simon Howes: “You can’t open a newspaper or watch the television without “Brexit’ being mentioned and we’re now finally getting down to the negotiations and what the trading landscape could start to look like.

“That’s why we thought it would be an ideal time to gauge the current sentiment of the UK’s SME manufacturing community and find out what their aspirations and concerns are around life after we leave the EU.”

He continues: “We are also asking if they are pleased with the way government are taking business needs into consideration during the negotiations and if a ‘Made in Britain’ campaign could help boost trade.”

All senior managers can answer the survey by clicking here.

In addition to the Brexit focus, the survey aims to find out how SMEs are faring, with firms invited to provide updates on recent/future sales performances, plans for investment and recruitment intentions.