UK engine production falls for sixth consecutive month

Uk factories crafted 132,555 engines in November, down thirty.2% 12 months on 12 months. Generation for the two domestic and export markets fell by 22.four% and 35.2% respectively and 12 months to day output was off 9.5% to 1,539,786 units when compared to a weak 2020 and 36.3% under the five-12 months average.

Mike Hawes, SMMT chief government, explained: “Engine output declining for the sixth consecutive month underscores the severity of the recent problem. The world shortage of semiconductors continues to devastate production of the two completed motor vehicles and engines, with knock-on effects into the supply chain threatening the viability of numerous organizations.

“With ongoing uncertainty in excess of the probable impact of the pandemic and probable disruption to trade with the EU with the implementation of comprehensive border controls from 1 January, self esteem is really lower, so government must undertake all actions to maintain the two the viability and worldwide competitiveness of this valuable sector.”