Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in October for the eighth consecutive month, following a two-month expansion preceded by 26 straight months of contraction, say the nation’s supply executives in…
Know Your Metal (Pt. 5): Titanium – Light, Tough, and Technically Demanding Previously in the Series… Our Know Your Metal series has moved from the familiar to the formidable. We’ve…
The code requires all vessels to be pressure tested before they can be stamped and certified. The standard pressure test is a hydrostatic test, in which the vessel is…
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in September for the seventh consecutive month, following a two-month expansion preceded by 26 straight months of contraction, say the nation’s supply executives…
Know Your Metal (Pt. 4): Duplex Stainless – Strong but Stubborn Previously in the Series… Over the last few months, we’ve worked our way through carbon steel, stainless steel, and…
The ISM Manufacturing PMI registered 48.7 percent in August, a 0.7 percentage point increase compared to the 48 percent recorded in July. The overall economy continued in expansion for the…