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Manufacturing PMI® at 47.6%; August 2023 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®

Fastener News Desk

“Demand remains soft, but production execution is consistent with new, reduced output levels based on panelists’ companies order books. ” [Computer & Electronic Products] “Demand still weak. The bookings were below what we planned, but that was expected due to fewer working days and summer vacations.”

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Manufacturing PMI® at 47.1%; April 2023 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®

Fastener News Desk

The five manufacturing industries that reported growth in April are: Printing & Related Support Activities; Apparel, Leather & Allied Products; Petroleum & Coal Products; Fabricated Metal Products; and Transportation Equipment. Lead times are generally coming down, although electronic components are still a concern.”

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Manufacturing PMI® at 47.7%; February 2023 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®

Fastener News Desk

The four manufacturing industries that reported growth in February are: Apparel, Leather & Allied Products; Transportation Equipment; Petroleum & Coal Products; and Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components. WHAT RESPONDENTS ARE SAYING “Good start to the year for bookings.

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Manufacturing PMI® at 46.4%; July 2023 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®

Fastener News Desk

” [Computer & Electronic Products] “Sales in our industry are extremely slow entering into the second half of the year, and no upturn is expected until at least the fourth quarter.” ” [Nonmetallic Mineral Products] “Order book continues to be strong. WHAT RESPONDENTS ARE SAYING “Current U.S.

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Manufacturing PMI® at 48.4%; December 2022 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®

Fastener News Desk

More attention will be paid to demand as we enter the first quarter to shore up order books for the next six to 12 months,” says Fiore. Electronic components still a major supply chain issue, particularly if the component you need is not the current hot technology.” ” [Computer & Electronic Products].

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Manufacturing PMI® at 52.8%; July 2022 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®

Fastener News Desk

“Four of the six biggest manufacturing industries — Petroleum & Coal Products; Computer & Electronic Products; Transportation Equipment; and Machinery — registered moderate-to-strong growth in July. ” [Computer & Electronic Products]. “Manufacturing performed well for the 26th straight month.

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Manufacturing PMI® at 46.7%; November 2023 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®

Fastener News Desk

” [Computer & Electronic Products] “Starting to feel softening in the economy, with labor still a challenge to backfill critical roles. Current inventory levels are too high, but the order book remains strong.” The 2024 forecast looks challenging, specially from a cost perspective.”