The Latest Intel from PM

Production Machining Index Improves as Supply Chain Stabilizes

By: Mike Shirk

Sharp rise in future expectations signals stronger conditions for 2025.

Precision Machining Activity Mixed in October

By: Mike Shirk

Overall activity contracted, but some areas showed growth, including future business.

Precision Machining Activity Contraction Continues — But More Slowly

By: Mike Shirk

Down overall, the index showed some areas of improvement this month.

Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining August 2024

By: Mike Shirk

Precision machining activity contracted in August.

Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining July 2024

By: Jan Schafer

Precision Machining activity contracted a bit faster again in July.

Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining June 2024

By: Jan Schafer

Precision Machining activity trended downward again in June.

Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining May 2024

By: Jan Schafer

Precision Machining activity trended downward again in May.

Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining April 2024

By: Jan Schafer

Precision Machining activity trended slightly downward in April.

Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining March 2024

By: Jan Schafer

Precision Machining activity in March looks similar to February, with contraction slowing while staying on its path toward flat.

Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining February 2024

By: Jan Schafer

Precision Machining activity contracted a little slower in February, resuming its path inching toward flat.

Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining January 2024

By: Jan Schafer

Precision Machining activity contracted again in January, ending at a level unchanged relative to December.

Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining December 2023

By: Jan Schafer

While still contracting, Precision Machining activity in December showed its first real uptick since August 2023.