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Honeywell announces $208 million in Louisiana projects, potential $1.2 billion in total investment
July 15, 2013
In Shreveport, Baton Rouge and Geismar, Honeywell will retain 698 jobs and invest in projects resulting in 190 new direct and indirect jobs.
Mexico’s cost advantage over China, other economies will boost exports and U.S. manufacturers
July 9, 2013
Research indicates lower labor and energy costs are expected to propel Mexican manufacturing exports.
ELFA survey of equipment finance activity reports overall business grew 16.4% in 2012
July 2, 2013
Growth on par with 16.4% growth in 2011, which followed only 3.9% growth in 2010.
Survey: Nearly a third of manufacturers and distributors plan to increase workforce size in 2013
July 1, 2013
Ninety-two percent of employers who intend to hire in 2013 will hire full-time help
Manufacturers and retailers shift focus to engage consumers
June 26, 2013
More than 40% of CPG companies expect to sell products directly to consumers in 2013, up from 24% in 2012
Manufacturing: Report shows executives pleased with global outlook, concerned with domestic policy
June 25, 2013
Two thirds expect to add jobs next year, even as more than half report skilled labor shortage.
Equipment Leasing and Finance Association survey shows growth
June 24, 2013
May new business up 21% year-over-year, unchanged month-to-month.
MAPI Quarterly U.S. Industrial Outlook: Rebound in production, modest to moderate growth
June 20, 2013
Forecast for Industrial Production to Grow 3.1 Percent in 2013, 3.6 Percent in 2014.
Equipment lease finance industry confidence gains again in June
June 20, 2013
Nearly 20% of executives said they believe business conditions will improve over the next four months, up from 9.7% in May.
ITA member survey depicts growing optimism, increased demand
June 19, 2013
Industrial truck sales hold steady, mirror U.S. economic indicators.
MAPI Economic Forecast: Confluence of sluggish pace, volatility, optimism
June 6, 2013
Manufacturing production expected to increase 3.1% in 2013 and 3.6% in 2014; Projections for 1.8% GDP growth in 2013 and 2.8% growth in 2014.
ISM non-manufacturing index shows growth in May
June 5, 2013
The ISM’s monthly Non-Manufacturing Report on Business said that the index used by the ISM to measure non-manufacturing growth—known as the NMI—was 53.7 in May, rising 0.6 percent from April.
SAP to acquire hybris
June 5, 2013
Acquisition will expand e-commerce capabilities.
ELFA economic activity survey: April new business up 23% year-over-year
June 5, 2013
Monthly Confidence Index for May is 56.7, an increase from the April index of 54.0.
