On an annual basis, engineering and allied industries grew by 0.4%, led by strong growth in the mechanical engineering sector.

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Under his leadership, Ulysse Nardin rose once more to the top of the mechanical watchmaking sector, with numerous innovations such as the first astronomical wrist watches.

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Workers are angered by plans by Balfour Beatty and other construction companies to regrade staff in the mechanical and electrical sector.

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