Summary
The restructuring of the global manufacturing sector over the last 20 years has presented a series of well documented challenges and opportunities for the West Midlands economy.
One of the key opportunities has been for the West Midlands' manufacturing base - traditionally geared towards the automotive industry - to diversify into supplying the booming aerospace industry.See the full content of this document
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Aerospace: Sky's the Limit for Region's Aerospace High-Fliers ; West Midlands Aerospace Companies Are Thriving - and Driving Innovation in the Industry, Says Richard Hutchins, Corporate Director for Economic Development at Advantage West Midlands, As Key Players Prepare for the Sector's Annual Showcase, Farnborough International Air Show
We are fortunate that our strengths as a manufacturing centre have seen the aerospace industry in the UK centre itself in our region.
With an annual turnover exc...See the full content of this document
