Manufacturing Intelligence Sector Forecast: Non-Metallic Mineral Products

The industry will experience only modest growth in 2012, but will improve progressively along with construction, which accounts for much of the demand.

The near-term outlook for the construction sector is mixed – residential construction remains solid, but government stimulus programs are coming to an end, which is dragging on non-residential expenditures.

For in-depth information, check the Canadian Industrial Profile-Winter 2012, published by The Conference Board of Canada in association with the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC).