#METALMARKETUPDATE – September ’23
In August 2023, the ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) increased to 47.6 from the previous month’s 46.4, slightly surpassing the market’s expected value of 47.0. Nevertheless, this figure still indicated that…
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The Importance of a “Clean” Field Project Mobilization – #METALMARKETUPDATE (August, 2023)
The Importance of a “Clean” Field Project Mobilization – Ward has been in business for over 40 years. During that time, we have learned that the combination of our tools…
Seismic Design
Similar to our discussion of wind design last month, seismic forces should be considered in pressure vessel design. Earthquakes are rare, but if not properly accounted for, a pressure vessel…
#METALMARKETUPDATE – AUGUST ’23
The ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) edged higher to 46.4 in July 2023 from a nearly three-year low of 46 in June, but below market expectations of 46.8. The reading pointed…
Benefits of a Specialty Turnkey Service Provider – Partnership between a Bottling Company and all three Ward Divisions
The partnership between a Bottling Company and all three Ward Divisions Most of our customers know that Ward designs and fabricates pressure vessels, tanks, and shell & tube heat exchangers…
#METALMARKETUPDATE – JULY ’23
The ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) fell to 46 in June 2023, from 46.9 in May. The reading pointed to a faster rate of contraction in the manufacturing sector since May…
