1.   The bank reported that more manufacturers were projecting better business in the next six months.

2.   Major manufacturers are projecting an even better outlook when the next survey is conducted in May, with the index expected to improve to minus-six points.

3.   Major manufacturers are projecting an even better outlook when the next survey is conducted in May, with the index expected to be at minus-six points.

4.   Small manufacturers project a flat outlook when the next survey is carried out in November.