Factors such as three million new jobs in 2014, real wage growth & growing balance sheets generate strong growth in the U.S. economy.
World crude steel production for 65 countries reporting to worldsteel was 133 Mt in July 2015, a -3.8% decrease compared to July 2014.
Several factors have emerged to temper the mfg production forecast for 2015 but a rebound is anticipated for 2016, according to MAPI.
Shipments value of plastics machinery posted a moderate rise in the first quarter of 2015 when compared with the same period last year.
NASA and the EDC of Florida’s Space Coast are conducting a local industry needs assessment of manufacturing and technology challenges.
New orders and production growing, employment and inventories contracting, supplier deliveries slowing.
Organization committed to helping manufacturers recognize the profit potential of utilizing local sourcing and production reports good news.
The mfg outlook for 2015 and 2016 calls for a minor acceleration from the 2014 growth rate, according MAPI's U.S. Industrial Outlook.
The President launched the 9th mfg hub competition & measures to strengthen the small manufacturers that power America’s supply chains.
Event brought together manufacturers from 3 top industry associations - AMT, NTMA and PMA - to learn, network and be inspired.