1.   A manufacturer does have some obligations which arise independently of his position as buyer or seller.

2.   In the past, manufacturers had a captive Market.

3.   Innovation and expansion have continued apace as manufacturers have no misgivings about the long-term future for clay roofing tiles.

4.   Japanese car manufacturers have high hopes for increased profits in Europe.

5.   Manufacturers have had to put their prices up.

6.   Manufacturers have short memories, you know.

7.   Many big Western arms manufacturers have whole departments devoted to arranging barter deals.

8.   With careful pinpointing, manufacturers can have as big an impact with fewer coupons, he says.

9.   Most manufacturers have had to introduce short-time working.

10.   Despite current price advantage, U.K. manufacturers are still having to scale back production.