#MetalMarketUpdate – February ’22
The ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) slipped a bit in January, declining from December’s 58.8 mark to a reading of 57.6. This still marks the 20th consecutive month of expansion in the overall…
Tag: Industrial Manufacturing
#METALMARKETUPDATE – JANUARY ’22
The ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) registered a 58.7 reading in December, a decline from November’s 61.1. Comments from manufacturers indicate a continued high demand environment constrained by persistent supply chain disruptions,…
#METALMARKETUPDATE – DECEMBER ’21
November saw the ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) remain healthy, improving to a 61.1 level, slightly above the October reading of 60.8. New orders, production, and employment measures all expanded in November. The…
#METALMARKETUPDATE – NOVEMBER ’21
The ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) retreated slightly in October, registering a 60.8 reading compared to September’s 61.1. This still marks the 17th consecutive month of growth, despite the slight drawback. The October reading…
Supplemental Processing Equipment – “Load Cells” – #MetalMarketUpdate – October 2021.
The “recipes” found in chemical processing often require careful measuring of raw materials to ensure final product quality. There are several different methods that processors use to make sure exact…
#METALMARKETUPDATE – OCTOBER ’21
September’s ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) improved to a 61.1 reading, slightly better than August’s 59.9. This marks the 16th consecutive month of growth in the economy. While new orders held steady and backlogs…
