Manufacturing – Page 12778 – I wish I had more to offer

Continued growth in asset finance

6 October 2017
New figures released today by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that asset finance new business (primarily leasing and hire purchase) grew by 3% in August, compared with the same month last year.
The plant and machinery finance sector reported new business up in August by 4% compared with the same month in 2016, while new finance for business equipment was up by 8% over the same period.
Commenting on the figures, Geraldine Kilkelly, Head of Research and Chief Economist at the FLA, said:
“The asset finance industry has reported solid new business growth so far in 2017. Growth in asset finance provided to manufacturers has been particularly robust, with new business for production and processing plant up by more than 40% in the first eight months of 2017.”
Aug 2017
% change on prev. year
3 months to Aug
2017
% change on prev. year
12 months to Aug
2017
% change on prev. year
Total FLA asset finance (£m)
2,204
+3
7,957
+6
31,803
+6
Total excluding high value (£m)
2,163
+4
7,726
+10
30,643
+7
Data Extracts:
By asset:
Plant and machinery finance (£m)
502
+4
1,773
+21
6,546
+14
Commercial vehicle finance (£m)
513
-7
1,771
+1
7,479
+2
IT equipment finance (£m)
171
-3
595
+3
2,224
-2
Business equipment finance (£m)
187
+8
694
+10
2,567
+14
Car finance (£m)
613
+10
2,452
+9
9,842
+7
Aircraft, ships and rolling stock finance (£m)
7
-76
27
-82
611
+12
By channel:
Direct finance (£m)
1,108
+2
4,041
+9
15,571
+6
Broker-introduced finance (£m)
453
+7
1,385
+7
5,744
+16
Sales finance (£m)
602
+7
2,300
+12
9,327
+6
By product:
Finance leasing (£m)
272
0
989
+5
4,018
-2
Operating leasing (£m)
470
+4
1,687
+9
7,107
+8
Lease/Hire purchase (£m)
1,194
+3
4,201
+7
16,618
+9
Other finance (£m)
268
+4
1,080
0
4,059
+3
Note to editors:
In 2016, FLA members provided £118 billion of new finance to UK businesses and households. £30 billion of finance was provided to businesses and the public sector. FLA members financed more than a third of UK investment in machinery, equipment and purchased software in the UK in 2016.For media enquiries, please contact the FLA press office on 020 7420 9656.

Panasonic Supports the Tokai University Solar Car Team in a World-Leading Solar Car Race, “2017 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge”

Aiming to Return to the No. 1 Spot After a Drop in Position for the Last 2 Races Osaka, Japan – Panasonic Corporation signed a sponsorship contract to support the Tokai University Solar Car Team again this year as they compete in the “2017 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge” (WSC), one of the world’s top-rated solar… Continue reading Panasonic Supports the Tokai University Solar Car Team in a World-Leading Solar Car Race, “2017 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge”

Oct 02, 2017: StreetScooter shifts into high gear

With Deutsche Post DHL Group and a number of third-party customers looking to cost-effectively increase range for use in other applications, the company is now producing the currently available model also with boosted performance: Joining the current vehicle that features a range of 80 kilometers and a top speed of approximately 85 km/h will be… Continue reading Oct 02, 2017: StreetScooter shifts into high gear

Panasonic to Increase Automotive Lithium-ion Battery Production in Japan

Osaka, Japan – Panasonic Corporation today announced that it has decided to start production of automotive lithium-ion batteries at a factory in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, expanding domestic production amid increasing demand for such batteries. The global market for eco-conscious vehicles has been growing in response to stricter worldwide environmental regulations on automobiles as well as… Continue reading Panasonic to Increase Automotive Lithium-ion Battery Production in Japan

Panasonic to Start Mass Production of Electronic Rear-view Mirrors, the First Product Jointly Developed with Ficosa

Osaka, Japan – Panasonic Corporation announced today that it will start mass-production of electronic rear-view mirrors in September 2017, the first product jointly developed with Ficosa International S.A., a tier-one supplier of automotive parts and systems in Spain. In June 2015, Panasonic invested in the Barcelona-based company, which supplies automotive mirrors to a wide variety… Continue reading Panasonic to Start Mass Production of Electronic Rear-view Mirrors, the First Product Jointly Developed with Ficosa

BMW are less subsidized for plant in Leipzig to

Tuesday, 09/12/2017 12:51 clock BMW stand for the production of electric cars in Leipzig, according to a ruling of the EU court less subsidies than announced. Instead of a regional investment subsidy of 45 million euros, the state could only help with 17 million euros, judges ruled in Luxembourg. The court followed the view of… Continue reading BMW are less subsidized for plant in Leipzig
to

Chinese Bike Sharing Firm Ofo Partners With SoftBank C&S To Expand Into Japan

Chinese bike sharing company ofo and Japan’s SoftBank Commerce & Services Corp. have reached a basic agreement to collaborate on the deployment of ofo’s global bike sharing business in Japan. It is unclear if SoftBank Commerce & Services Corp., a unit owned by Brightstar, which is part of a family of companies within Softbank Group,… Continue reading Chinese Bike Sharing Firm Ofo Partners With SoftBank C&S To Expand Into Japan

Wed 06 Sep 2017 Detroit Electric outlines plans for new pure electric sports car, crossover and saloon UK-based electric vehicle startup, Detroit Elec…

Detroit Electric shares outline sketches of three future models to be unveiled over the next three years EV manufacturer is recruiting 150 – 200 engineers to support ambitious EV development programmes Staffing drive is enabled by US$1.8 billion dollar joint venture deal Millbrook, UK, 6 September – UK-based electric vehicle start-up, Detroit Electric, today presents… Continue reading Wed 06 Sep 2017 Detroit Electric outlines plans for new pure electric sports car, crossover and saloon UK-based electric vehicle startup, Detroit Elec…

Katia Bassi joins Automobili Lamborghini as Chief Marketing Officer and Board Member

LATEST NEWS

SUBSCRIBE TO RSS FEED

XML

MORE INFO

DOWNLOAD

MEDIA CART

MORE INFO

DOWNLOAD

MEDIA CART

ADD ALL TO MEDIA CART

DOWNLOAD ALL

MORE INFO

DOWNLOAD

MEDIA CART

MORE INFO

DOWNLOAD

MEDIA CART

Sant’Agata Bolognese, 5 September 2017 – Automobili Lamborghini announces Katia Bassi has joined the Management Board of the Company as Chief Marketing Officer, reporting to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Stefano Domenicali.
In her new role, Bassi is responsible globally for the strategic direction of Brand, Marketing, Partnerships, Sponsorship & Co-Branding. She’s the first woman ever to join the Lamborghini board.
“We are a passionate group of people creating exceptional sports cars. I see the same passion and commitment to excellence in Katia Bassi which is why I'm delighted to welcome her to the company,” says Domenicali.
“I am honored to join Lamborghini and work with Stefano Domenicali and the global team, who is bringing the company to the next level, enriching the customer experience. I’m ready for the challenge to surpass the extremely high levels of expectation from around the world in building on the company’s strong DNA and brand identity.”
Bassi joins Automobili Lamborghini from Aston Martin where she was Vice President of Aston Martin Lagonda and Managing Director of AM Brands. Prior to this, she held positions at National Basketball Association (NBA) in Italy, at the Italian football club Inter Milan, and at Ferrari.
The Italian super sports car brand is entering a new chapter in its history, exceeding €900m turnover for the first time and increasing worldwide sales by 7% to 3,457 in 2016, marking the sixth consecutive year of growth.
Automobili Lamborghini is doubling the size of its production site in Sant'Agata Bolognese in readiness for the arrival of the Urus Super SUV in 2018. The new facility will be complete in December 2017.

SEE MORE
SEE LESS

PRESS RELEASE DOWNLOAD

All
EN
IT
DE

Katia Bassi, New Lamborghini CMO

Katia Bassi entra in Automobili Lamborghini come Chief Marketing Officer e membro del Management Board

Katia Bassi wird neuer CMO von Lamborghini

Lamborghini Media Center

Wed 30 Aug 2017 Detroit Electric to reveal future model development plans at LCV2017UK-based electric vehicle start-up, Detroit Electric, will outlin…

EV manufacturer will make debut at UK’s leading low carbon vehicle event British-based company will share future model plans Attendance is start of major recruitment strategy for EV engineering talent Staffing drive is enabled by US$1.8 billion dollar joint venture deal Leamington Spa, UK, 30 August 2017 – UK-based electric vehicle start-up, Detroit Electric, will… Continue reading Wed 30 Aug 2017 Detroit Electric to reveal future model development plans at LCV2017UK-based electric vehicle start-up, Detroit Electric, will outlin…