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U.S. manufacturing activity eased slightly in February, following January's surprise rebound from a five-month slump, according to the Institute for Supply Management's February survey of manufacturing executives.



Looming large in manufacturing executives' comments on business conditions, were growing concerns on the coronavirus and its impact on the supply chain.

Coronavirus continues to dominate global headlines, with the prospect of a global pandemic causing a ripple effect across global supply chains and the U.S. manufacturing sector.



This article will take a look at the latest impact of coronavirus on the global supply chain and explore some of the U.S. companies that are helping to stop the spread of the disease.

All the pipes in the world would be useless without fittings and valves. These are the parts of pipe systems that allow changes in direction and control of flow.



This flow can be liquid, such as water, or gaseous, such as compressed air. As you would expect, fabricated fittings and valves are closely linked with the health of the pipe industry overall.

I have an emotional outlook on business and life. Working in the automation and supply chain industry for several decades has also provided me with an interesting, experienced-based prospective on technology and people.



Let's delve into this a little more.

Between the Phase One trade deal, coronavirus supply chain concerns, and a flurry of new, seemingly contradictory economic reports, U.S. manufacturing has dominated the headlines this month.



Today we're breaking down the latest reports and headlines to bring you the big picture look at the latest U.S. manufacturing conditions this month.

Process improvement alone is not enough to build and maintain an innovative and competitive facility.



More and more businesses are embracing an ever-changing work environment that focuses on empowering employees, and the manufacturing industry has not kept pace.



A 2017 State of the American Workplace report by Gallup found 75% of manufacturing workers aren�t engaged at work, making manufacturing the least engaged occupation in the U.S.



Businesses with higher engagement not only outperformed less engaged businesses, but they also saw a decrease in absenteeism and turnover, which are major factors common in manufacturing.



Here are four things you can do to reinvest in your plant to boost engagement and improve operations:

Even compared to just a decade ago, restaurants and the concept of dining have changed drastically. People now demand more options for convenience, sustainability, unique flavors and experiences.



This has led to the rise of many new trends including pop-ups, experience-based dining, visual menu items and food trucks. Buyers need to be aware of these trends when purchasing food service equipment so they can stay relevant to the modernizing atmosphere around them.



Regardless of the type or size of restaurant, owners need to make a significant investment in industrial food service equipment. Simply buying consumer-grade appliances quickly results in a failed kitchen.



Manufacturers design industrial food service equipment for the rigors of preparing thousands of meals per month while satisfying all health and food safety guidelines.

The service industry is generally described as the sector that provides intangible help rather than products. These services companies may give directly to customers, to a business or a combination of both.



The industry can be divided into four segments; physical, intellectual, aesthetic and experiential. Each of these segments requires different types of equipment based on the service provided.



What follows is an overview of the service industry jobs that require the use of equipment.

The number of supply chains in China has been trending downward since the Trump administration's trade war began. The latest impact to Chinese supply chains is the coronavirus. If it continues at its current pace, companies sourcing materials or products from China should expect some effects during the coming months.

The United States is one of the largest oil and gas producing nations in the world. Accessing these vast reserves requires millions of dollars in specialized equipment.



Fortunately for exploration companies, there are plenty of choices when it comes to finding the right machines, equipment and supplies domestically.

U.S. manufacturing activity rebounded from a five-month slump in January, heading off concerns about a protracted downturn, according to the Institute for Supply Management's January survey of manufacturing executives. This article will take a look at the ISM's most recent report, and explore what U.S. manufacturers are saying about business conditions and what it means for domestic suppliers.

New data released January 17th by the Federal Reserve finds U.S. manufacturing production edged up slightly in December, even as industrial production overall declined.



The Federal Reserve's latest release on U.S. industrial production and capacity, measured by total output of manufacturing, mining and utilities, found output eased back 0.3% in December.



A 0.3% increase in manufacturing output and a 1.3% surge in mining was offset by a 5.6% decline in utilities, according to the Fed. The drop in utilities was mainly attributable to unseasonably warm December winter.

I have written, called, sent emails, given presentations, and have had plenty of good conversations with many buyers and design engineers educating them (and answering their questions) as to why Envision's No Molds Required Technology is a great asset. The NMR Technology is primarily applied to new custom project applications that have not hit the market or with existing products that need to be redesigned due to an unforeseen issue.

Industrial machines enable large- and small-scale manufacturing. They can be found in tens of thousands of facilities across the United States.



Without hyperbole, it's quite appropriate to say that millions of jobs exist because of industrial machines. This article will take a look at some key facts about this industry, based on data collected by MNI.

U.S. manufacturers continued to scale back hiring in December, overall shedding 12,000 jobs in the last month of the year, according to a report issued by the U.S. Department of Labor. This article will take a look at gains and losses in specific industries and explore the latest data on unfilled manufacturing positions.

A dizzying number of factors are impacting U.S. manufacturing companies right now. From tariffs and USMCA, to a persistent skills gap and the rapid advancements of manufacturing technology, it is a particularly challenging time for American manufacturers.



Given so many new developments in the sector, we were curious to hear perspectives from manufacturing companies on outlook, new technology, tariffs and the future of U.S. manufacturing.



MNI invited industrial companies across the U.S. to take part in an in-depth survey on business conditions and outlook. Today, we are pleased to share the results of the survey and bring you some key takeaways.

Bell Flavors & Fragrances is excited to begin the sixth year of its Spark trends program and has unveiled key trends that will lead the way to new innovations within the flavor and fragrance industry, while also looking at the past five year�s trends.



Spark is Bell's insider resource for new and emerging consumer trends as well as flavor and fragrance inspirations.



The Spark trends platform at Bell is the origin of imagination.

U.S. manufacturing activity contracted for a fifth straight month in December, according to the Institute for Supply Management's December survey of manufacturing executives.



The ISM's report, released Friday, January 3rd, finds last month's gauge of U.S. manufacturing activity edged down 0.9% to 47.2%. This is the lowest the index has been since June of 2009.



Since August 2019, manufacturing activity in the U.S. has been hovering below the 50% mark that is indicative of contraction, according to the ISM.

2019 was a busy year for U.S. manufacturers This article will take a look back at the most popular manufacturing stories of the year, including our most popular industries, top ten lists, special features, and buyer resources.

New data released December 17th by the Federal Reserve finds U.S. industrial production rebounded in November following two straight months of declines.



The Federal Reserve's latest release on U.S. industrial production and capacity found industrial output surged 1.1% in November, following a 0.8% decline in October and a 0.3% decline in September.

December has been a whirlwind month for U.S. manufacturers, with some key policy changes emerging as we head towards 2020.



The first step of a new trade deal with China appears to have been reached, while the long-awaited USMCA treaty, otherwise known as the "New NAFTA" is finally set to be put in motion.



This article will take a closer look at the latest developments on the trade deal front.

The gain in manufacturing in November was largely attributed to auto workers returning from a strike, though other industries saw gains as well.



Today, we're going to break down the manufacturing employment gains and losses by sector to bring you the full story on U.S. manufacturing gains.

This post on pumping high viscosity liquids provides expert advice on how to ensure you get the right pump for each application; maximize the life of each pump and minimize operating costs -- while avoiding the traps associated with just "keeping the line running."

Unlike other sectors of manufacturing, packaging of food, medicine and other consumables has not been affected as severely by tariffs and global trade instabilities.



Today we're going to take a look at key growth trends in this all-important industry.

U.S. manufacturing activity was little changed in November and remains mired in contraction territory, according to the Institute for Supply Management's November survey of manufacturing executives.



The ISM's report, released Monday, December 2nd, finds last month's gauge of U.S. manufacturing activity barely budged, edging down 0.2% in November to a current reading of 48.1%.

As companies return production to U.S. shores, manufacturing is picking up steam. Perhaps as a result, American consumers are more interested in spending their dollars on domestically produced goods.



The holiday season is the perfect opportunity to find intriguing American-made products. IndustryNet has gathered information from the more than 400,000 U.S. manufacturers and suppliers in its database and assembled a holiday guide of unique American-made specialties for shoppers and corporate gifting. From sweet treats to fashion-forward accessories to fun and exciting toys, explore the following gifts and supplies produced within America's borders by these exceptional companies.

With Thanksgiving approaching, we should take a few minutes to be thankful for our friends and neighbors who are seeing their businesses flourish. There are several reasons for this resurgence in domestic production, but one of the biggest is the practice of "reshoring."



Here are some companies that not only fully embrace reshoring but happen to make products that are very popular around Thanksgiving.

In November, a number of new manufacturing plants were announced across the U.S., representing industries as diverse as biotech and auto parts to packaging and thermoplastics.



Today, we're going to bring you a roundup of the month's headlines, including the latest in expansions and plant openings in the U.S.

New data released November 15th by the Federal Reserve finds U.S. industrial production edged down for a second straight month in October, as a UAW strike against General Motors impacted motor vehicle production.



The Federal Reserve's latest release on U.S. industrial production and capacity showed industrial output declined 0.8% in October, following September's 0.3% decline.

Machine tool manufacturers are especially well-poised in the manufacturing mix. Everything from the humble household hammer to the complex equipment used in the automotive and aeronautics industries represents a manufactured tool.



According to the National Tooling and Machining Association (NTMA), "The plight of American manufacturing has been greatly exaggerated."



Today, we are going to delve in to specific trends in the machine tool industry, based on information gathered by MNI, compiler and publisher of the industrial data that powers IndustryNet.