SME manufacturers urged to share post-Brexit opinions

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SME manufacturers are being urged to voice their opinions on trading after Brexit as part of the latest Manufacturing Barometer.

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Organised by SWMAS (The South West Manufacturing Advisory Service) and the Manufacturing Growth Programme (MGP), the survey is looking to find out how companies are coping with the early impact of life outside the EU and the ongoing impact of COVID-19.

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The findings will be used to inform future government policy and support, making input from SME manufacturers vital to provide an understanding of current conditions and what is needed to enable future sector growth. Over 500 businesses are expected to participate this quarter, and SME manufacturers can access the survey here.

Nick Golding, managing director of SWMAS, said: “The Barometer is the perfect opportunity for manufacturers to highlight their specific needs and call for assistance that accelerates COVID-19 recovery and enables future growth.

“Last quarter, 47 per cent of respondents were unable to predict how the end of the EU transition period would affect their COVID-19 recovery plans...we want to find out how this has changed now that the Brexit deal is done.

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