The Latest Intel from PM

Industry Expansion Still Looking Up

By: Michael Guckes

The Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining expanded at a slightly slower rate as compared with April, registering 54.5 for May.

Supplier Deliveries and Production Lift Precision Machining Index

By: Michael Guckes

Compared with the same month one year ago, the Index is 1.8% lower, indicating slowing growth.

Machining Index Surprises with Strong First Quarter Expansion

By: Michael Guckes

The Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining registered 53.9 during March, bringing the first-quarter average reading to 54.8.

Index Expansion is Slightly Below Average Expansionary Rate

By: Michael Guckes

February expansion rate is just shy of average 2017-2018 business cycle expansion rate.

Index Rebounds on Production and New Orders

By: Michael Guckes

January mirrors the growth rate during the peak of the 2017-2018 business cycle.