Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
The Fibre Optic Cable Manufacturing industry is in the middle of a revival underpinned by major investment from telecommunications companies into super-fast broadband infrastructure around the United Kingdom. After growing strongly in the late 1990s and early 2000s as broadband penetration surged, demand for fibre-optic cables declined between 2003 and 2007. During this time, TV broadcasting, medical science and defence spending overtook telecommunications as major drivers of industry expansion. However, this trend is expected to change as the economy recovers from the recession; the industry is forecast to grow by 5.7% during 2011-12... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Investment Chapter
Much of the production process is highly automated and productivity is high. Even through the industry uses large amounts of plant and equipment, according to depreciation costs, the industry is estimated to have a low level of capital intensity. The industry only invests approximately £1.00 in capital for every £25.07 spent on labour. The industry has cut its capital investments, which is evident in reduced depreciation costs over the past decade. Manufacturers are limiting their investment in new plants and equipment as they move production offshore to countries with lower production costs... purchase to read more