MANUFACTURING SMEs in the West Midlands and North West are bucking sluggish growth forecasts with encouraging reports of increased sales and new jobs.Almost two-thirds (62%) of local respondents to the first ever Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) National Barometer have seen turnover rise in the last six months, with 73% expecting further growth between now and the end of the year.The quarterly survey also revealed that 46% of companies are planning to take on staff in the coming year with another 44% expecting employee numbers ......for the full story register now for free or login below...