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![Manufacturing showing signs of life](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Manufacturing showing signs of life
The manufacturing sector is in a better position than it was a year ago.
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<i>Yoke Har Lee:</i> From baby steps to international sales
Yes, shoe manufacturing in New Zealand can still be a viable business.
![Methven profits fall 15pc, shares rise](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Methven profits fall 15pc, shares rise
Bathroom products company Methven has reported a 15.4 per cent fall in half year net profit to $4.2 million, but the result is better than forecast.
![Trade deficit $487m as exports, imports plunge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Trade deficit $487m as exports, imports plunge
The value of imports fell more quickly than the value of exports last month, but not enough to prevent a $487 million trade deficit.
![F & P Appliances profits hit by writedowns, weak sales](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
F & P Appliances profits hit by writedowns, weak sales
Fisher & Paykel Appliances has reported a first half net loss of $82.4 million, affected by write downs and weak sales.
![Closure hits founder hard](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Closure hits founder hard
After laying off 105 staff seven months ago, Irwin Industrial Tools is to close for good just before Christmas.
![Producers' prices fall as dairy prices soar](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Producers' prices fall as dairy prices soar
Producers' output and input prices fell in the September quarter.
![Backers unable to keep flight simulation firm in the air](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Backers unable to keep flight simulation firm in the air
Simulation company Flight Experience was put in receivership last week by its bankers, owed $4 million.