Fastener News Desk

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The Prices Index climbed into expansion (or ‘increasing’) territory as new pricing levels for 2024 went into effect.” The four manufacturing industries reporting growth in January are: Apparel, Leather & Allied Products; Textile Mills; Transportation Equipment; and Chemical Products. TEMPE, Ariz. , Feb.

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Manufacturing Supply Chain Beverage Electronics 52

Fastener News Desk

DECEMBER 4, 2023

” [Computer & Electronic Products] “Starting to feel softening in the economy, with labor still a challenge to backfill critical roles. The 2024 forecast looks challenging, specially from a cost perspective.” ” [Machinery] “Automotive sales still impacted by UAW strike.

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Manufacturing Beverage Supply Chain Apparel 52

Fastener News Desk

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

” [Computer & Electronic Products] “Demand still weak. ” [Plastics & Rubber Products] “Automotive volume remains strong in preparation for the United Auto Workers’ potential strike at Ford, General Motors and Stellantis. Backlog is dwindling, but still showing robust revenue.”

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Manufacturing Beverage Composites Apparel 64

Fastener News Desk

OCTOBER 4, 2023

” [Computer & Electronic Products] “We need to coordinate very closely with suppliers in order to yield a more cost-competitive offer. China relations, and the impact the UAW (United Auto Workers) strike could have on suppliers of ours who support automotive production. But overall conditions feel stable.”

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Supply Chain Beverage Apparel 52