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Inside this issue
• Pharmaceuticals, born from the chemicals industry and including biological medicine, has an important presence
• Workforces have been trimmed, but the aerospace sector is defying financial gravity - -
Content
Engine of growth set to fire on all cylinders
Recession in the region has been deeper than the national average but the sector is recovering, writes Andrew Bounds
Textiles: Weft and warp of history leave dwindling band of survivors
New names are finding ways to compete against low-cost rivals, writes Peter Marsh
Chemicals: Formula for growth built on the salt of the earth
The region’s biggest export industry retains a world-class reputation, writes William Hall
Biomedical: Pharmaceuticals industry has deep local roots
Andrew Jack on a success story that faces challenges
Merc: Search for work never stops
Peter Marsh visits the Lancashire components maker
Thermo Fisher: Centre of excellence reflects history of scientific innovation
The US laboratory supplier is strongly committed to the north-west, says Andrew Bounds
Automotive sector: Carmakers turn the corner while suppliers suffer
After a tough year, the future looks brighter, writes Andrew Bounds
Aerospace: Workforces trimmed but flag is still flying high
The sector is defying financial gravity, says Andrew Bounds
PZ Cussons: Sweet smell of success
Unlike big rivals such as Unilever, the group believes in retaining different brand names in different markets, writes Andrew Bounds
Food and drink: Beer, bread and baked beans on the menu
William Hall savours the wide range of producers with a presence in the region
