While most leading manufacturers posted declines, auto dealers and industry analysts said they sensed that demand was strengthening.

The 10 leading manufacturers sold 185,049 domestically produced cars in the January 21-31 period, a decline of 27.9 percent.

Many leading manufacturers now have women's models in their ranges with designs catering for the shorter back length, wider hips and more pronounced bottom.

Between 2005 and 2009 the UK's leading manufacturers have reported a 70% increase in the roof area covered by the coating systems supplied.

He followed his father into the family's textile business in the 1930's, and eventually became one of New England's leading manufacturers of textiles.

When the firm celebrated its silver jubilee in 1879 it had become the leading German manufacturer of silk sewing threads.

Bock is the leading European manufacturer in this segment, and supplier of all major system- and bus manufacturers.

Tally was a leading American manufacturer of printers.

The company expanded to become a leading national manufacturer of oil and gas drilling and refining equipment.

Waterford Foods is a leading European manufacturer of dairy products.