Growing performance gap in the UK aerospace industry

According to the latest Plimsoll research, there is a real mixed bag of company performance in the UK aerospace industry at present with the analyst indicating that with 158 companies in trouble, 340 others powering ahead and a further 137 set to be taken over, the market has never been more fragmented.

David Pattison, author of the new Plimsoll Analysis - Aerospace explained: “Having rated 158 struggling companies as Danger and given 340 others a Strong rating, I am surprised at the gulf in performance in the market. Despite all other factors, success still comes down to how well a company is run.”

When pressed on what the consequences of this polarisation in the market will be, Pattison's response is emphatic: “Acquisitions. The market, in the current economic climate cannot support this many companies. There has to be further, more radical consolidation in the market. Strong companies will be buying up distressed competitors in the next 12 months.”

The new Plimsoll Industry Analysis – Aerospace provides an instant performance rating on 800 companies and highlights those ripe for acquisition. Each company is assessed using the Plimsoll Model - A graphical and written analysis that lays bare the facts and gives you instant opinion.

Readers of Aerospace Manufacturing are entitled to a £50 discount of this new special edition of the Plimsoll Industry Analysis – Aerospace. Call 01642 626400 for further details and quote reference PR/EG05.

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