RSM UK experts offer their analysis of the latest UK manufacturing figures
Thu, Oct 10, 2024
Commenting on the latest CIPS UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index which has decreased slightly to 51.5 from 52.5, Mike Thornton, national head of manufacturing at RSM UK, said: “The manufacturing PMI saw a slight monthly dip in September to 51.5, following August’s rise to a 26-month high. However, the headline figure remained above 50 for the fifth consecutive month, indicative that growth is steady but not stellar.