Manufacturing

More than 165 PMMI members to represent North American market in Düsseldorf, Germany.

The January PMI, the index used by the ISM to measure growth, was up 1.5 percent over December by 1.5 percent at 56.0 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth) and its highest reading since November 2014’s 57.6.

February 19-25 week of activities to introduce young people to the value of STEM learning and careers.

Companies break ground on site that will produce components used primarily by MCFA for forklift production at its Houston manufacturing plant.

New board chairman, vice chairman also named.

Company acquires manufacturer of specialized products used for the transportation and storage of food and beverages.

Winners to be announced during ProMat 2017.

The PMI, the index used by the ISM to measure growth, came in at 54.7 in December, a 1.3 percent gain over November, as well as turning in the highest PMI reading since December 2014’s 54.9. December’s PMI is the highest over the last 12 months and is 3.2 percent above the 12-month average of 51.5, with the over all economy growing for 91 months in a row.

For all the political turmoil across the globe, 2016 was by all accounts very good for the supply chain, which saw acquisitions, investments, technological advancements and record growth.

A look at Modern's 2016 cover stories highlights each company's unique journey and common goals.

Precision machining capabilities will support expansion of engineering, design, fabrication and polyurethane production.

Survey finds 89% of students were more aware of manufacturing jobs in their communities after Manufacturing Day.

IDC releases predictions that suggest manufacturers slow to adapt will not survive, but leaders will also face a new set of challenges.

Following contraction in 2015, third quarter of 2016 saw shipments increase by 10% over the same period last year.

Bringing 25 years of manufacturing, marketing, sales and new business experience, Todd Mathes to lead manufacturing, supply chain for plastics operations.