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Manufacturing PMI® at 49%; September 2023 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®

Fastener News Desk

Manufacturing supplier lead times continue to decrease, but at a slow pace. “Of the six biggest manufacturing industries, two — Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; and Petroleum & Coal Products — registered growth in September. ’ ” [Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products] “Markets remain soft.

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Manufacturing PMI® at 47.4%; January 2023 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®

Fastener News Desk

“New order rates remain depressed due to buyer and supplier disagreements regarding price levels and delivery lead times; these should be resolved by the second quarter. WHAT RESPONDENTS ARE SAYING “Business is still strong, but we have begun to see softening in some pricing, and lead times seem to be improving.”

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

Fastener News Desk

Manufacturing supplier lead times continue to decrease, a positive for future economic activity. “Of the six biggest manufacturing industries, two — Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; and Transportation Equipment — registered growth in November. ” [Machinery] “Automotive sales still impacted by UAW strike.

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Manufacturing PMI® at 46.9%; May 2023 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®

Fastener News Desk

Manufacturing lead times clearly improved in the month. Supply chains are prepared and eager for growth, as panelists’ comments and the data support reduced lead times for their companies’ more important purchases.

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Benefits of modular enclosures in manufacturing applications

Control Engineering

Whether it’s combating supply chain instability, labor shortages, lead times, or seamless integration, the right industrial enclosure solution is the heart of your automation system, and manufacturers need industrial cabinets that help them overcome these challenges. subhead] Modular enclosures helps maximize factory floor space.

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From Tradition to Transformation: Century-Old Manual Machine Shop Adds CNCs

Modern Machine Shop

Music City Merger Disney sold Independent Machining’s assets to JBS and began working for the company in April 2022, bringing his customers in the staging, general manufacturing, and food and beverage industries with him. “It’s like my company won’t actually die.

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Celebrating a decade of additive manufacturing excellence

Manufacturer's Monthly

This capability has become increasingly important, especially in times of supply chain disruptions, as it reduces lead times and ensures uninterrupted production. In the early iterations of Sentinel, most small components were made of aluminium, and many were sourced as ready made items.