Industry News

Overall sentiment regarding direction of domestic economy remained upbeat among U.S. industrial manufacturers in first quarter.

MAPI forecasts industrial production to increase 2.2% in 2013, an increase from 2.0% in Dec. 2012 forecast; further pickup in 2014.

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA): The market size of the U.S. solar industry grew 34% from $8.6B in 2011 to $11.5B in 2012.

Energy Dept., Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Ford Motor Co., Dow Chemical launched Carbon Fiber Technology Facility in TN.

New study finds enormous job creation potential following integration of unmanned aircraft into the national airspace.

Economic activity in manufacturing sector expanded in March for 4th consecutive month, and overall economy grew for 46th consecutive month.

Numerous MSAs, micro-SAs and counties among the fastest-growing in 2102 located in, near the Great Plains, West TX, U.S. Census Bureau says.

States such as PA, OH, WV are several of the U.S. states likely to see petrochemical job growth thanks to shale energy resource availability.

Qualified professionals without a degree who meet a higher threshold of applicable years of work experience may now obtain the CPSM® credential.

Aerospace Industries Association President and CEO applauds action on export control requirements for military aircraft and engines.