ABRN state of the industry
2010 outlook
manufacturers
Manufacturers who responded to the survey reported a very tough 2009. Of those surveyed, 60.5% said their revenues had decreased. Of those manufacturers, 32.9% said their revenues decreased from 6% to 10%, and 20% reported revenues declines from 21% to 25%. Still, 85% of respondents expect revenues to increase in 2010 while only 2.4% expect a decrease.