Economics
Metalworking Index Has Impressive First Quarter
First-quarter performance is unparalleled in the history of the Index.
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Metalworking Index Extends Upward Breakout
All components of the Gardner Business Index: Metalworking sustained continued expansion in February.
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Metalworking Index Starts 2018 Sharply Stronger
The Gardner Business Index: Metalworking shows that new orders, including export demand, are driving industry expansion.
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Industry Closes 2017 on a Strong Note
The Gardner Business Index: Metalworking set a calendar-year record for growth in December.
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Industry Is Still Keeping up in Year of Strong Growth
Although the Gardner Business Index for November 2017 moved lower, its average for the year is still at a five-year high.
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Metalworking Index Hits Six-Year Record
The Gardner Business Index for October 2017 reaches its highest point since 2011.
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Another Strong Quarter for Metalworking
The Gardner Business Index for September 2017 shows that the metalworking industry is continuing its upward trend.
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Gardner Business Index: Metalworking August 2017 – 54.7
Modest but consistent backlog growth is an indicator of future machine tool sales.
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Gardner Business Intelligence: Metalworking Business Index July 2017 – 55.0
Employment in metalworking is seeing five-year highs.
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Gardner Business Index: Metalworking June 2017 – 56.2
The metalworking industry is closing the gap between costs and prices.
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