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MHI honors Raymond and Durham for 100 years in industry
On Tuesday at ProMat 2023, MHI CEO John Paxton presented The Raymond Corporation and Durham Manufacturing Company with awards to commemorate 100 years in the industry.

Manufacturing activity heads up in February, getting closer to growth, reports ISM
The report’s key metric, the PMI, at 47.7 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), eked out a 0.3% increase, from January to February, contracting, at a slower rate, for the fourth consecutive month. The last four months of contraction, through February, were preceded by a stretch of 29 consecutive months of growth. ISM also said that the overall economy contracted, at a slower rate, in February, for the third consecutive month, which was preceded by 30 consecutive months of growth.

Women in Manufacturing Association announces 2023 Board of Directors
WiM elects 20 members to its 2023 Board of Directors, with their terms starting on April 1, 2023

January PMI declines but remains in close range to estimates, reports ISM
The report’s key metric, the PMI, at 47.4 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), down 1.0% from December’s 48.4, contracting, at a faster rate, for the third consecutive month. The last three months of contraction, through January, were preceded by a stretch of 29 consecutive months of growth. ISM also said that the overall economy contracted, at a faster rate, in January, for the second consecutive month, which was preceded by 30 consecutive months of growth.

Toyota Material Handling sweeps TMHG Global Skills competition
Shawn Dickmeyer earns Gold in Welding category, joins Kim Douglass (gold, Assembly) as first two TMH gold medalists in international competition

December manufacturing output decreases, to finish 2022, reports ISM
The report’s key metric, the PMI, came in at 48.4 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), down 0.6% from November’s 49.0, contracting, at a faster rate, for the second consecutive month. The last two months of contraction were preceded by a stretch of 29 consecutive months of growth. ISM added that the overall economy contracted in December, following 30 consecutive months of growth.

ISM’s latest semiannual report optimistic on 2023 growth prospects
For manufacturing, ISM is estimating a 5.5% revenue gain in 2023, falling short of its 6.5% estimate from its predecessor report in May and its 9.2% 2022 growth rate. ISM member panelists are calling for 2023 services-based economy revenues to see a 3.1% gain in 2023, topping 2022’s 2.1% gain, which fell short of May’s 4.9% estimate.

Manufacturing output declines in November, reports ISM
The report’s key metric, the PMI, was 49.0 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), down 1.2% from October’s 50.2, September’s 50.9 and back-to-back readings of 52.8 in July and August, with November’s contraction snapping a stretch of 29 consecutive months of growth.

James W. Schlusemann elected board president of SME
The non-profit organization, which is celebrating its 90th anniversary, announced its 2022 election results and installed its new officers, directors, and council representatives during a ceremony at its SME Fall Gala conducted Nov. 6 in Atlanta. Their terms begin in January 2023.

CESMII and SME form Smart Manufacturing Executive Council
The Smart Manufacturing Institute or "CESMII" and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers see council as a national think tank to advocate for transformation of the U.S. manufacturing ecosystem

ASME celebrates Manufacturing Day
Leading engineering society welcomes President Biden’s National Strategy for Advanced Manufacturing

SME Education Foundation supports SME PRIME schools with sustainability grants
Schools excel at providing STEM/CTE manufacturing knowledge and skills to students

ORBIS breaks ground to expand its manufacturing plant in Urbana, Ohio
Expansion of manufacturing facility to increase company’s overall molding capacity by 10%

60 Seconds with Sam Kurten, Engineering intern at Matrix, a ProMach product brand
Modern staff sat down with Sam Kurten, Engineering intern at Matrix, a ProMach product brand to talk about his career.

Raymond celebrates innovation, leadership development, with virtual Manufacturing Day event
Virtual event set to kick off on Oct. 7 aims to celebrate the manufacturing industry and inspire a new generation as Raymond celebrates a century-long history of innovation


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