Industrial demand in Britain has hit its highest level for 12 years, according to the latest survey.
Manufacturers' order books were the fullest they have been since May 1995 during the last month.
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) revealed that a balance of plus eight per cent of firms reported increased demand for orders between February and March; beating last month's figures which were themselves a 12-year record.
An overall balance of plus 21 per cent of manufacturers are also anticipating price rises, the highest since March 1995, while the balance for consumer goods sector was at its highest for 17 years.
CBI chief economist adviser Ian McCafferty said the figures showed the revival of Britain's industrial sector was "showing no signs of abating yet".
"Better trading conditions mean more firms feel they can pass on price rises. With many - particularly smaller to medium manufacturers - still locked into last year's high-cost energy contracts, the pressure to repair profit margins remains strong," he explained.
"Nevertheless, broader inflationary pressures remain firmly under control and the headline rate of consumer price inflation is forecast to come down rapidly over the coming months, in response to lower utility bills."
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