The production of the metal fell by 7.2 per cent in April
June 21, 2011
The production of the metal fell by 7.2% in April over the same month in 2011, after having recorded an increase of 2.9 per cent in the first quarter of the year, according to the composite Metal indicator (ICM) which produces the Spanish Confederation of business organizations of Metal (Confemetal).
So far in year 2011, Confemetal highlights the increase in production in all branches of the metal, except in the manufacture of computer, electronic and optical, products in the manufacture of other transport equipment and the repair and installation of machinery and equipment, branches that recorded significant setbacks.