ENGINEERING and consumer durables group Metalrax has reported mixed fortunes in trading activity in the half year to July 26.

The Alvechurch firm said export sales have continued to perform well in its specialist engineering division as businesses with customers in the yellow goods and automotive markets have seen good demand.

But the consumer durables division has continued to face “very challenging trading conditions”, particularly within the High Street retail and grocery sectors, reflecting the gener......for the full story register now for free or login below...