The Industrial Product Sector

Industrials offer a positive outlook for UK innovation.

There remain good opportunities for industrials businesses even in a difficult UK economy.

We are increasingly finding that end customers are demanding UK manufactured product again and that the rush for imported products from the Far East has subsided even though commodity products will continue to be sourced from lower cost economies.

It shows that the UK excels in producing businesses with expertise in design and engineering capabilities, often operating on an international scale. Gresham is constantly searching for investment opportunities focused on niche technology or products. We believe that some of the more active areas currently within industrials are power generation, new building product materials and technology, sophisticated electronics and "green" technology businesses driving emission reductions.

We are keen to hear from any specialist manufacturing businesses.

For further information please contact:
Paul Franks

Two examples, one current, one realised:

Esterform

Manufactures PET bottles and preforms for the UK beverage, household and DIY markets. It has a particularly strong presence in the high growth markets of water, juices and smoothies.