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AWEA: Market Grows for Wind Energy as Leading U.S. Brands Lock in Low Prices

AWEA: Market Grows for Wind Energy as Leading U.S. Brands Lock in Low Prices

Corporations are attracted by wind’s unique ability to hedge against rising prices for other fuels, just as utilities buy fixed-price wind energy.

U.S. Oil Production Growth in 2014 was Largest in More Than 100 Years

U.S. Oil Production Growth in 2014 was Largest in More Than 100 Years

Although oil production is expected to rise in 2015 and again in 2016, the growth is not expected to be as strong as in 2014.

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: Internship Applications Sought

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: Internship Applications Sought

"Interning with NCBA and PLC has allowed me to become a part of the team that fights for agriculture and the beef industry."

Plastics Machinery Shipments Escalated Sharply in Q4

Plastics Machinery Shipments Escalated Sharply in Q4

Statistics compiled and reported by SPI: the Plastics Industry Trade Association’s Committee on Equipment Statistics (CES) show robust Q4.

Competition for New Textiles-Focused Mfg Innovation Institute

Competition for New Textiles-Focused Mfg Innovation Institute

The President launched the 9th mfg hub competition & measures to strengthen the small manufacturers that power America’s supply chains.

MAPI Foundation U.S. Industrial Outlook: Strong Dollar Offsets Low Energy Prices

MAPI Foundation U.S. Industrial Outlook: Strong Dollar Offsets Low Energy Prices

The mfg outlook for 2015 and 2016 calls for a minor acceleration from the 2014 growth rate, according MAPI's U.S. Industrial Outlook.

Over 600 Manufacturing Sector Leaders Gather for Successful 5th MFG Meeting

Over 600 Manufacturing Sector Leaders Gather for Successful 5th MFG Meeting

Event brought together manufacturers from 3 top industry associations - AMT, NTMA and PMA - to learn, network and be inspired.

Widespread Growth across Industries in 2nd Quarter ‘14 Revised GDP Stats

Widespread Growth across Industries in 2nd Quarter ‘14 Revised GDP Stats

GDP increased at annual rate of 4.6% in 2nd quarter 2014 after decreasing 2.1% in 1st quarter for private goods- & services-producing industries.

SPI Partners with Renowned Art and Design College for America Recycles Day

SPI Partners with Renowned Art and Design College for America Recycles Day

Plastics Industry Trade Association and Savannah College of Art and Design to transform used plastics into high-fashion clothing

October 2014 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®

October 2014 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®

New orders, employment and production growing, inventories growing, supplier deliveries slowing, according to Institute for Supply Management®.