May’s ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) increased marginally to 56.1 from April’s 55.4 mark. May’s data indicates the 24th consecutive month of economic expansion. Survey respondents continue to mention supply chain and pricing…
Declining for the second consecutive month, April’s ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) slid to a 55.4 mark from the 57.1 registered in March. Headwinds presented by persistent labor shortages, instability in energy…
Most pressure vessels in the US are designed and fabricated in accordance with Section VIII, Division 1 of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC). But since the code…
The March ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) reading fell to 57.1 from February’s 58.6 mark. The slight decrease was largely attributed to supply chain constraints and higher price inputs. In something of a…
*** Supplemental Emergency Update on Nickel Pricing *** To say that the Nickel market has been in a state of disarray in March would be a gross understatement. Historic, unprecedented,…
Most Petrochemical and Refinery Facilities utilize embedded mechanical contractors to handle the day to day maintenance (and sometimes new construction) activities. While this is practical in many situations, often, the…
