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Manufacturing PMI® at 46.3%; March 2023 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®

Fastener News Desk

With Business Survey Committee panelists reporting softening new order rates over the previous 10 months, the March composite index reading reflects companies continuing to slow outputs to better match demand for the first half of 2023 and prepare for growth in the late summer/early fall period. .” Fiore continues, “The U.S.

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Manufacturing PMI® at 49.1%; January 2024 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®

Fastener News Desk

More importantly, the share of sector GDP registering a composite PMI ® calculation at or below 45 percent — a good barometer of overall manufacturing weakness — was 27 percent in January, compared to 48 percent in December, and 54 percent in November. ” [Transportation Equipment] “Business continues to stabilize. (We)

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

Fastener News Desk

The April composite index reading reflects companies continuing to manage outputs to better match demand for the first half of 2023 and prepare for growth in the late summer/early fall period. . Supply chains are prepared and eager for growth, as panelists’ comments support reduced lead times for their more important purchases.

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

Fastener News Desk

The May composite index reading reflects companies continuing to manage outputs to better match demand for the first half of 2023 and prepare for growth in the late summer/early fall period. . Labor shortages are getting better within our organization and throughout our supply chain.”

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

Fastener News Desk

With Business Survey Committee panelists reporting softening new order rates over the previous nine months, the February composite index reading reflects companies continuing to slow outputs to better match demand for the first half of 2023 and prepare for growth in the second half of the year. .” Fiore continues, “The U.S.

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

Fastener News Desk

With Business Survey Committee panelists reporting softening new order rates over the previous nine months, the January composite index reading reflects companies slowing outputs to better match demand in the first half of 2023 and prepare for growth in the second half of the year. .” Fiore continues, “The U.S.

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

Fastener News Desk

The August composite index reading reflects companies managing outputs appropriately as order softness continues, but the month-over-month increase is a sign of improvement. We’re continuing to ship to max capacity, with supply constraints still a real part of our day-to-day business operations.” percent reported in July.”