Engine production roars into life
- 28/05/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Engine production roared back into life in April with 129,691 units built, up on last year when just 1,147 were produced.
However, April 2021 output is down 22.9% on five-year average for the month while year-to-date output has risen 10.4% to 665,195 units, driven by increased production for the domestic market, but is still down on five-year average.
Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive, said: “April engine production was always going to be up, as last year factory operations ceased amidst the height of the first lockdown. The sector, however, is a long way off a full recovery and engine output levels remain significantly lower than before the pandemic. It is now imperative that a strategy is implemented to support UK engine manufacturing competitiveness, including measures to help companies transition to producing next generation powertrains.”
