British CV production up almost a third in first half of 2015

Manufacturing was particularly strong in June with a 54.5% surge in production, with 9,805 commercial vehicles produced. Growth bolstered by both UK and international demand, both of which show strong increases in the year to-date.

“Today’s figures are encouraging for the sector, with demand for British-built vans, trucks and buses all on the rise,” commented Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive. “The UK commercial vehicle industry has experienced some turbulence in the recent past, with restructuring of some operations and changes to type approval affecting output. It is good to see the recovery continuing, and we are optimistic about the future with demand continuing to grow both in the UK and in Europe.”