Better times for rigids
14th July 1994, Page 9
14th July 1994
Page 9
Page 9, 14th July 1994
— Better times for rigids
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• A further indication that operators in the construction industry are slowly hauling out of recession emerged this week.
According to figures from the Society of Motor Ma nufactur ers and Traders, registrations of four-axle rigids increased by 681% to 985 units in the year to June compared to the same time last year.
And registrations of threeaxle rigids were boosted by 55.8% to 1,097 trucks in the same period.
Total registrations of trucks and artics is also improving, with June registrations jumping 22.8% from 2,933 to 3,602, compared to the same month last year. Total year-to-date figures improved by 22.7% over last year to 19,705 units for the corresponding period.