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The UK manufacturing - раздел Образование, British Studies. A Short Survey of the United Kingdom The Top Concerns Of Heavy Manufacturing In The Uk Are:...

The top concerns of heavy manufacturing in the UK are:

·oil and gas production: UK is the world’s ninth largest oil producer and the fifth largest gas producer;

·power generation: UK has the largest energy resources of any EC country (oil, natural gas, coal, nuclear power);

·mineral and metal products: UK is a one of the major steel producers; in addition to its large output of aluminum and copper, UK also produces specialized alloys for the aerospace, electronic, petrochemical, nuclear and other fuel industries. The ceramics industry manufactures domestic pottery, sanitary ware and tiles;

·chemical industry: the most rapid growth in recent years has been in pharmaceuticals, pesticides and cosmetics;

·mechanical engineering: major products include plant and machinery for industries such as chemicals, power and water, as well as fabricated steel for bridges, buildings and industrial installations;

·electrical, electronic and instrument engineering;

·motor vehicles production: car output is dominated by Rover (which is British), Ford, Peugeot Talbot and Nissan;

·shipbuilding and marine engineering.

·light industry includes textiles, clothing and footwear manufacturing. UK’s wool textile industry is one of the largest in the world and is centered in northern England. The linen industry is based in Northern Ireland.

Besides, among ten largest manufacturing concerns in UK are BAT Industries (tobacco products, food, drinks, etc.). Scotch whisky is one of UK’s top five export earners.

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