May 2014 probably the worst month since 2008, only a few new orders, worktime reduction introduced, many Mavi coworkers spending involuntary vaccations.
Nobody fell off the boat, but the sea is quite stormy.
Brazil´s economy is moving away from industrial production. Agrobusiness and intermediate products are the must, imports are booming. Exception is the automobile industry, but largely assembly of cars with imported parts.
Mavi has been going through a rough time. Hopefuly economy recovers in the close future.