British manufacturing on the rise

British manufacturing is rising at its fastest pace in three years, according to a survey by the CIPS/NTC. Factory gate inflation hit its highest since the survey began in 1992.

Domestic demand appeared to be driving the gains as new exports orders grew at the slowest rate since the start of the year. New orders overall, however, rose at their fastest pace in 13 months.

The UK Report on Manufacturing is a monthly publication, researched and published by NTC Research on behalf of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply. It is based on a survey of over 600 business executives in UK private sector manufacturing companies and is designed to provide the most up-to-date picture of business conditions in the UK private manufacturing sector. Data were first collected in January 1992.

www.ntceconomics.com
1st August 2007

Ecco appoints UK MD

David Sleigh has been appointed UK managing director of shoe brand Ecco, according to Retail Week.

Sleigh joined the company from The Rockport Company two years ago where he served as UK managing director. At Ecco he succeeds Soren Stier, who has moved on to become regional director for the company in central Europe.

In addition to The Rockport Company, Sleigh has also worked for shoe companies Kangol and Kickers and sportswear giant Adidas.

www.ecco.com
23 January 2006

Ecco plans profile boost on market

Danish shoe producer Ecco is launching a corporate offensive in Asia, where the company will aim for a higher profile from the end of this year in the market for athletic, casual, and children's shoes. It is reported that Ecco's Thai subsidiary, Ecco Thailand, will launch the campaign for increased sales of Danish shoes in Asia.

The Ecco athletic shoe Receptor will directly compete on the Asian market with shoes from multinational shoe corporations Nike and Reebok. According to Ecco, a host of exclusive Receptor boutiques are set to open in Thailand from next year.

www.ecco.com
09-30-02