- 230,868 engines manufactured in the UK in February, up 11.1% on the same month last year.
- Production for the UK market rises 44% with 101,967 units produced, while output for export falls 5.9%.
- Year-to-date production up 6.3% on 2015.
Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, “February’s 11.1% growth in British engine production was the sector’s biggest in six months, led by a sharp rise in output for the domestic market. This was in contrast to a moderate fall in units built for export, which still accounts for more than half of overall production. We anticipate a positive year for engine manufacturing, as new facilities continue to ramp up volumes.”
