Fastener News Desk

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

“Demand remains soft, but production execution is consistent with new, reduced output levels based on panelists’ companies order books. The bookings were below what we planned, but that was expected due to fewer working days and summer vacations.” Order book remains strong and ahead of 2022.”

Manufacturing 64

Manufacturing Beverage Composites Apparel 64

Fastener News Desk

MAY 4, 2023

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. Customers starting to talk build rate reductions for the second half of 2023.”

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Supply Chain Electronics Beverage 52

Fastener News Desk

DECEMBER 4, 2023

” [Machinery] “Automotive sales still impacted by UAW strike. Current inventory levels are too high, but the order book remains strong.” Still waiting for orders to come in, and we also need to work down inventory levels that increased during the strike period. This will most likely happen in December.”

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Beverage Supply Chain Apparel 52