In January 1996 the industry attracted a record $28.9 billion.

"The British industry, at least until the recession, certainly had been attracting those people."

Despite overall sluggish sales, the industry is still attracting some newcomers.

Mature industries do not attract new capital because of low returns.

The industry attracts more foreign investment than any other part of the country's economy.

"I don't think any industry has attracted as much capital over such a short period of time throughout history," he told the magazine.

The rose industry and the large estates in the area attracted working-class people of all kinds.

The pastoral industry particularly, attracted his attention, and for more than 50 years he was closely associated with it.

The industry is attracting a significant amount of attention.

The department said that the industry was still attracting new airlines.