Ecomonics
Moldmaking Index Continues Slowing Expansion Trend
The Gardner Business Index (GBI) and the majority of its components showed up in June at a slowing rate of expansion that has not been seen since early 2021.
Read MoreMoldmaking Industry Expansion Slows “‘All Around”’ in May
Moldmaking continues on the slowing expansion trend for the month of May according to Gardner Business Intelligence’s latest report on the Moldmaking Index.
Read MoreWhat Comes up Must Also Come Down: Moldmaking Industry Expansion Slows
Slowed expansion in April is no surprise for the Gardner Business Index (GBI): Moldmaking, which has vacillated between faster and slower rates for the past year. Component readings may suggest an easing of supply chain holdups.
Read MoreMoldmaking Industry Continues Upswing in March
The Moldmaking Index has seen a rise of more than six points since the end of 2021, manifested primarily between the months of February and March as new orders, backlog and production continue to accelerate.
Read MoreMoldmaking Industry Accelerates Into 2022
Moldmakers have learned to do more with less, according to January Index readings. Production activity has remained robust, despite a relatively weak employment market and struggling supply chains.
Read MoreMoldmaking Industry Ends 2021 on Rollercoaster
December’s Moldmaking Index studies reports of a production surplus, slowing expansion, a contractionary reading for export orders and an overarching outlook on the 2021 calendar year.
Read MoreAccelerating Production Activity Helps Quell Backlog Expansion
November’s 59.1 reading indicates that a greater proportion of moldmakers reported expanding production relative to new orders, a first since April of this year.
Read MoreMoldmaking Industry Continues Rebound in October
October experienced accelerating activity across readings, with a greater proportion of surveyed moldmakers reported rising backlogs. Chief among these is supply chain congestion.
Read MoreMoldmaking Reports Broad-Based Activity Expansion
Third quarter ends on a high note with expanding backlog, production, export and employment activity.
Read MoreMoldmaking Index Reports Slowing Expansion for Second Sequential Month
Index reports sequentially slowing months for first time in 2021, with total new orders and export activity breaking a longstanding equilibrium.
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