In February 2024, the ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) in the U.S. dropped to 47.8, down from 49.1 the previous month. This figure was significantly below the anticipated 49.5, indicating the…
Did you know that Ward’s Field Service Group performs on-site and shop repairs, including partial and full re-tubes of all shapes and sizes? Ward is well known as a premier…
In the last newsletter, we discussed dimpled type jackets for pressure vessels. For some applications, a conventional type jacket might be the best choice. A conventional jacket consists of a…
The January 2024 ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) in the US showed improvement, reaching 49.1, the highest since October 2022, up from December’s 47.1 and surpassing the expected 47. Despite indicating…
In December 2023, the ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) showed a slight improvement, rising to 47.4 compared to November’s 46.7, surpassing the anticipated 47.1 forecast. Despite this, the data indicated the…
HIGH-LEVEL CHECKLISTS Would you agree that many of us would like to think we operate at peak performance most of the time? It is a challenge for most high-functioning humans…