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ISM non-manufacturing index falls but is still in growth mode
May 3, 2013
The ISM’s monthly Non-Manufacturing Report on Business stated that the index used by the ISM to measure non-manufacturing growth—known as the NMI—was 53.1 in April, falling 1.3 percent from March. Despite the decline, though, non-manufacturing activity increased for the 40th consecutive month.
ISM semiannual report points to economic growth for remainder of 2013
May 1, 2013
In its spring 2013 Semiannual Economic Forecast, the Institute for Supply Management said its spring 2013 Semiannual Report is calling for economic growth for the rest of the year in the manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors.
Report: U.S. manufacturing costs are now equal to Mexico and will be equal to China by 2015
April 29, 2013
Four out of five executives surveyed say nearshoring will be an important decision in coming year.
Robot report predicts significant growth in coming decade
April 24, 2013
U.S. growth projections are particularly high, from a $2.5b market in 2011 to $9b in 2021.
Officials and experts to discuss ‘America’s new manufacturing’ during live-streamed event
April 18, 2013
Washington Post to stream and archive a day of discussion with executives, senators and governors.
Linde provides hydrogen fueling systems for BMW materials handling expansion
April 16, 2013
Expansion more than doubles number of fuel cell-powered forklifts at the facility, for a total of 230.
MAPI Survey on the Business Outlook: Index shows slight advance
April 11, 2013
Composite index edges pp to 56 from 55, breaking 10 straight quarterly declines.
Valley Craft Industries achieves ISO 9000 certification
April 8, 2013
Quality management system certified for manufacturer of hand trucks, trailers, carts, storage systems and drum handling devices.
ISM non-manufacturing index is down from February to March but still growing
April 3, 2013
Coming off of a month which saw its highest reading in a year, non-manufacturing activity in March still showed positive signs, according to data released today by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM).
March manufacturing output remains in a good spot, says ISM
April 1, 2013
While some of its key metrics saw sequential declines, manufacturing growth continues to head in the right direction, according to monthly Manufacturing Report on Business from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM).
New Robotics Roadmap presented to congress
March 26, 2013
Roadmap summarizes the strategic importance of robotics and automation technologies to manufacturing industries in the U.S. economy.
New forecast shows potential for manufacturing resurgence in coming decade
March 26, 2013
Scenario planning model suggests modest policy shifts would have significant benefits.
MAPI Quarterly U.S. Industrial Outlook: Slower activity to precede pickup in 2014
March 25, 2013
Report predicts 16 of 24 industries will show gains in 2013, with 23 of 24 set to grow in 2014.
MCFA breaks ground on expanded Houston manufacturing facilities
March 7, 2013
Expansion allows for production of lift trucks across all five classes.
MAPI Economic Forecast: Cautious optimism tempered by gov’t austerity, tax increases, global trends
March 3, 2013
Manufacturing production expected to increase 2.2% in 2013 and 3.6% in 2014, moving in step with projections for 1.8% GDP growth in 2013 and 2.8% growth in 2014.
