media report for the tasmanian department of economic development 8 14 april 2006 politics economy social thursday 13 capital spending trickling down to smaller firms small and medium size manufacturers are increasing their investment keep up with demand growth stemming from increases in production by major companies according a shoko chukin bank survey 2 500 business loan recipients expect increased 26 on year fiscal 2005 marking third consecutive double digit foresees another sharp rise ministry finance statistics financial statements incorporated businesses show that outlays 10 million yen or more but less than 100 account roughly quarter overall japan rising cascade effect active facility automakers consumer electronics makers other export driven is expected make s recovery even sure footed summary translation nihon keizai shimbun morning edition page 1 industry market australian related tuesday 3 first shipment
