Scott says forward orders strong, Europe variable

Scott says forward orders strong, Europe variable
Gavin Evans
By Gavin Evans July 9 (BusinessDesk) - Industrial automation specialist Scott Technology says its forward order book remains strong despite restrained investment in Europe due to the ongoing uncertainty around Brexit. The firm, which now has more staff in Europe than in New Zealand, says Australia, China and the US remain strong across its target industry sectors, and noted those markets still account for more than half its activities. “In Europe we are seeing more variability as many customers restrain capital expenditure seeking dire...

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