U.S. factory production expanded in December by the most in 10 months, ending the year stronger than expected thanks to a surge in motor-vehicle output and gains across a range of other goods.
January 18, 2019factories
Government, Business, Fuel
Haldex brake adjusters on the factory production line. (Haldex)
Manufacturing Production Increases by Most in 10 Months
Haldex brake adjusters on the factory production line. (Haldex)
Government, Business, Logistics, Top 50, TCA
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US Factories Brace for Sting of 2019 Trade War
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America’s manufacturers are scrambling to change the way they do business — from finding new suppliers to shifting more finishing work overseas — as the sting of tariffs begins to take a bigger toll on their bottom lines.
January 15, 2019
Government, Business
A worker prepares parts at a Stoughton Trailers plant in Stoughton, Wis. (Stoughton Trailers)
US Factories Grew at Faster Pace in August
A worker prepares parts at a Stoughton Trailers plant in Stoughton, Wis. (Stoughton Trailers)
WASHINGTON — U.S. factories grew at a faster pace in August as American industry continues to show robust health.
September 4, 2018
Government, Business
In this 2017 file photo, workers assemble Ford trucks at the Ford Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville. (Timothy D. Easley/AP)
US Factories Grew at a Slower Pace in July
In this 2017 file photo, workers assemble Ford trucks at the Ford Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville. (Timothy D. Easley/AP)
WASHINGTON — U.S. factories grew at a slower pace in July, but American industry remains healthy despite growing concern about trade conflicts.
August 1, 2018
Business
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Factory Orders Rise for Fourth Straight Month
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New orders for U.S.-made goods increased for a fourth straight month in March and orders for capital equipment were stronger than previously reported, pointing to a sustained recovery in the manufacturing sector.
May 4, 2017
Business
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Factory Output Falls Most Since August Amid Drop in Autos
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Output at U.S. manufacturers fell in March by the most since August as production of automobiles and parts and business equipment declined, Federal Reserve data showed April 18.
April 18, 2017
Business
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Manufacturing Production in Rises for Sixth Straight Month
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Output at U.S. manufacturers rose in February for a sixth consecutive month, underscoring a sustained rebound in the industry.
March 17, 2017
Business
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Manufacturing in US Expands at Fastest Pace Since August 2014
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Manufacturing expanded in February at the fastest pace since August 2014 as factory managers reported stronger orders and production.
March 1, 2017
Business
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Orders for Durable Goods in US Rebounded 1.8% in January
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Orders for U.S. durable goods rebounded in January, a sign companies remained upbeat at the start of the year.
February 27, 2017
Business
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Factory Production Rises for Fourth Time in Five Months
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U.S. factory output increased in January for the fourth time in five months amid gains in machinery and chemicals, extending a gradual recovery in manufacturing.
February 15, 2017