But instead of adding rooms, the industry is shrinking.

Even our high-tech industries are shrinking - computers, aerospace and defense.

Government officials say they expect that most laid-off workers will find jobs in the service sector, which is growing as industries shrink.

Since the end use of these materials is now banned in most countries, this industry has shrunk dramatically.

Through mergers, the industry has already shrunk from five players to two.

Every large industry, save health care and housing, is shrinking.

He said that even with a strong economy, there would be layoffs as some industries shrink while others grow.

Many predict the industry will shrink to about 2,000, from 3,000 at the beginning of this year.

Ray estimates that the industry shrank by about 28% by 1850.

A1 Retraining workers who lose jobs when industries shrink or fold is an idea more often talked about than done.