Industrial production for the first half increases more than 10% over last year

Companies sold 10.2% more worth of goods in the first half compared to the same period in 1999. In June the production sold had increased 13.5% over last year. There is no specific data for July yet, however it seems that production dropped last month which is a normal occurrence. Companies predict that in the summer demand for their goods decreases, so many of them schedule production breaks using that time for necessary maintenance. This is the worst time for the car industry and the information technology (IT) sector. Optimus S.A., which is able to produce 1,500 computers a day, makes only 500 in both July and August. The spokesman of the company Marek Macias explains that since the IT market changes very fast, it is impossible to produce more computers and store them for a time when sales increase. (Rzeczpospolita, page B1)