Manufacturing, Public Policy, The Economy and Growth
The Motor Cycle Industry Association Limited,
1 Rye Hill Office Park,
Birmingham Road,
Allesley,
Coventry, CV5 9AB
Tel: (024) 76 408 000
Fax: (024) 76 408 001
Date of issue: November 2012
www.mcia.co.uk
The UK Motorcycle Industry
Manufacturing, Public Policy, The Economy and Growth
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Industry Summary
Manufacturing
Introduction – UK Motorcycling as a Whole
Wider Benefits
UK Market for Motorcycling
Business Numbers
Exports
Employment and Wages
Added Value
Motorcycle Manufacturing
Apprentices and Training
Component Manufacturing
Supply Chains
R&D and Investment
Clothing Manufacturing
Motorcycle Distribution and Retail
Motorcycle Repair, Servicing and Maintenance
Issues and Constraints
Economic Factors
Technology Improvements
Current and Future Opportunities
Public Policy Issues – Helping the Industry to Contribute to Government Goals
The Automotive Council
Automotive Policy and Programme Inclusion
Full Industry Recognition
Balanced Wider Policies
Balanced and Sustainable Growth – MCI View
Manufacturing and Innovation
The Economy
Education and Skills
Employment
Energy and Climate Change
Financial Services
Infrastructure
Taxation
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Motorcycle Industry Association
1 Rye Hill Office Park, Birmingham Road, Allesley, Coventry
CV5 9AB
Tel: 02476 408000
Email: info@mcia.co.uk
www.mcia.co.uk
The UK Motorcycle Industry
Manufacturing, Public Policy, the Economy and Growth
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