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U.S. manufacturing activity hit a level not seen in three years, according to the Institute for Supply Management's monthly Report on Business. The ISM reports manufacturing activity surged 2.1%, hitting a level of 60.8% in February -- the strongest reading since February of 2018. Any reading above 50 is considered expansionary and the U.S. manufacturing sector is now in its ninth straight month of expansion, according to the ISM.

On February 24th, President Joe Biden signed an executive order on strengthening domestic supply chains, with a view towards examining vulnerabilities and securing U.S. access to supplies in industries especially hard hit by the pandemic.

McHenry, Illinois-based Dispense Work Inc, provider of precision adhesive & fluid robotic dispensing systems, has unveiled a new automation solution for vial, bottle filling and capping with the Ring Dex robot. Learn more about this innovative new product.

U.S. manufacturing companies started out the year strong, with a number of reports pointing to a steadily recovering factory sector. Activity on the industrial marketplace IndustryNet continues to show increased search volume over last year for U.S. parts, products and services. Meanwhile, a number of new manufacturing plants were announced in January, providing additional hope for the sector.



Today, we're bringing you the big picture look at manufacturing business conditions, compiling key takeaways from various reports on output, labor, new orders, optimism and regional activity.

Phil LaFata has been appointed as President of Dunmore. With more than 17 years of experience building manufacturing companies into high growth organizations, LaFata will lead the next chapter of Dunmore's evolution.

The importance of digital marketing cannot be understated for manufacturing businesses. The radical change in personal interaction due to COVID-19 responses has dictated that businesses use virtual, online and remote practices as much as possible.

Neway Packaging is pleased to announce its recent acquisition of Banding 4 Less, a leading company out of Southern California that provides high quality and affordable banding and strapping materials, steel strapping seals and strapping tools.



This acquisition expands Neway's already vast strapping sales and capabilities. Neway's extensive product line will now be available to all Banding 4 Less customers.

Strainsert, a premier manufacturer of standard and custom force sensors for research, testing, weighing and control applications in a wide range of industries, now offers two new wireless force sensor products for accurate, efficient and fast force readings where wired installations are difficult, cost prohibitive or undesirable.

Most of us remember the thrill of seeing a Valentine's card left on our desks in fifth grade, the envelope weighted with candy hearts that bore messages like "BE MINE" and "TRUE LOVE." As we grew older, we picked up a bag of candy hearts at the store and helped our kids create their first Valentine's Day cards, carefully doling out candy hearts into each envelope. And many of us still leave Valentines for our favorite co-workers, neighbors and family members, a few candy hearts secured in each envelope. But have you ever thought about who makes these cute little hearts and how exactly they came to be?

As U.S. manufacturing companies forge ahead from the severe losses suffered at the height of COVID-19 plant closures in the spring of 2020, a dizzying number of factors continued to impact manufacturing operations in the United States. Discover what manufacturers are saying about outlook, new technology, employment, COVID-19 impact, and more.

Recently, we came across this beautiful photograph from MNI's September 1928 edition that reveals the humble beginnings of one of the nation's most innovative and powerful steel companies. The American Rolling Mills Company (ARMCO) was founded in Middletown, Ohio in 1989 by George Verity.

U.S. manufacturing activity expanded in January, though at a slightly slower rate than seen in December, according to the Institute for Supply Management's monthly Report on Business. The ISM reports manufacturing activity eased back 1.8% in January to a reading of 58.7%. Any reading above 50 is considered expansionary and the U.S. manufacturing sector is now in its eighth straight month of expansion, according to the ISM.



New orders, production and employment all posted strong gains in January. Meanwhile, supplier deliveries continue to slow, while prices are on the rise and both exports and imports are growing.



Optimism among manufacturing executives continues to be strong, with the ISM reporting, 3 positive comments for every cautious comment.

Casting is the process of pouring liquefied metal into a mold to form a particular part. The complexity can range from simple shapes to complex 3-D components. The mold is then removed or broken away from the part.



As one might predict, this method of manufacturing parts is extremely useful for applications that undergo severe stress in terms of force and temperature. Aggregate, construction and transportation are some of the biggest customer industries.

There are only 520 companies in the industrial valve sector here in the United States. These companies face challenges due to trade war uncertainties and raw material price increases. In this post we will explore the industry's 9 largest companies.

The Biden Administration has unveiled the details of its new Buy American Plan, laying out an agenda that purports to "ensure that our future is made in all of America by all of American workers."



The plan, a component of Biden's "Build Back Better" initiative, seeks to boost federal purchases of American-made goods, promote accountability in the federal purchasing process, and crack down on irrelevant waivers to the law, among other key points, laid out today in a statement Monday, January 25th. This is among a flurry of executive orders released by the Biden team since Inauguration Day, addressing the coronavirus pandemic, critical supply chain preparedness, new OSHA regulations and more -- many of which will have a direct impact on U.S. manufacturing companies. So what's in this new plan and how is it different from the Buy American policy currently in place?

Stockwell Elastomerics in Philadelphia PA announces a silicone gasket tape demonstration video. This video highlights the difference between open cell silicone foam, closed cell silicone foam, closed cell silicone sponge, and how they are used to make gasket tape. The benefits of and differences between unsupported acrylic transfer film adhesives and film supported adhesives are also demonstrated.

Following an unprecedented year, U.S. manufacturing companies finished out 2020 on a remarkably strong note, with key reports from the month signaling continued growth in the sector, even as other areas of the economy lagged behind. Today, we're bringing you the big picture look at manufacturing business conditions, compiling key takeaways from various reports on output, labor, new orders, optimism and regional activity.

Are you using a Citronix, Videojet, Domino or any other outdated CIJ printer to print, mark and code? If so, it's time to replace them with the next best thing in inkjet printing: the BestCode inkjet printer.

Advanced Powder Products, Inc has announced the completion of its new 25,000 square-foot manufacturing building in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania. The metal injection molding industry is growing at a rate of 5 to 7 percent and APP is one of the fastest growing companies in the United States for the last four years.

Almost every industry has high temperature applications (hotter than 300 degrees F). There have been a number of alternatives that plants could use that can handle their high temperature applications. The traditional means of handling these hot fluids was using a pump with single or double mechanical seals and use some elaborate seal cooling. However, for over 30 years now, there has been two pump technologies that are better suited to handle these hot fluids from an operational and maintenance standpoint; magnetic driven pumps and canned motor pumps.

The past year has seen historic changes to manufacturing trends and how companies do business and interact. Long global supply chains, face-to-face meetings, minimum inventory and legacy marketing were some of the more well-known practices that have fallen out of favor.



Advancing technology and the effects of COVID-19 responses have caused this to happen. As a result, the following manufacturing trends will arise in 2021.

U.S. manufacturing activity surged to a two-year high in December, according to the Institute for Supply Management's monthly Report on Business. According to the ISM, industrial activity rose 3.2% in December to a rate of 60.7% -- its highest reading since August 2018. Any reading over 50 indicates expansion.

Market conditions for the scrap metal industry are expected to improve significantly in the coming years, with a current study published by MarketsandMarkets projecting the industry will grow from $52.1 billion in 2019 to $76.1 billion by 2025.

Bell Flavors & Fragrances is excited to announce the 2021 Spark platform identifying the key trends that will lead the way to new innovations within the flavor and fragrance industry. The Spark platform serves as the origin of imagination, the essence of creativity and the future of what's to come in the flavor and fragrance industry.

At IndustryNet, in addition to helping industrial suppliers connect with millions of qualified buyers, we also take a close look at the issues impacting industrial companies and the people who do business with them on the IndustryNet blog. 2020 was a remarkable year for manufacturers, one that exposed both vulnerabilities in the manufacturing supply chain and highlighted the strength and resilience of U.S. manufacturers in the face of a national crisis. Our most popular stories for 2020 are a direct reflection of manufacturing's most remarkable year

Following a tumultuous and unprecedented year, U.S. manufacturers are finishing out the year on a strong note. Although key indexes across multiple reports suggest activity in the sector is slightly slower than last month, expansion is still strong across the board. Today, we're bringing you the big picture look at manufacturing business conditions, compiling key takeaways from various reports on output, labor, new orders, optimism and regional activity

U.S. manufacturers have played a vital role in securing the health and safety of the American public amid the pandemic, from supplying critical supplies to healthcare facilities to developing and producing vaccines and treatments. This has led to more public awareness of the vital importance of the nation's critical supply chain and U.S. manufacturing. To this end, and as is our custom, we've compiled a made-in-USA holiday gift guide, featuring intriguing American-made products to help support U.S. manufacturers and honor this critical sector.�



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.

The United States metal stamping industry comprises manufacturers that turn sheets of flat metal into a specific shape. The process can involve piercing, blanking, bending and other actions.



Metal stamping tends to offer quick turnaround times, high quality for durability and a low cost compared with other steel manufacturing techniques.



Predictions for the future of the metal stamping industry vary, but they're all positive. Some analysts now predict it will reach about $121 billion by 2026, driven in part by the automotive sub-segment.

From tariffs to tax reform, the Trump presidency had a large impact on the U.S. manufacturing sector over the past four years. Biden aims to run a vastly different administration than Trump. This includes a return to trade deals, higher tax rates and large government projects. However, he does intend to continue some Trump administration policies for a limited time. With a Biden presidency on the horizon, this article will explore what to expect of Joe Biden's manufacturing plans.

Dispense Works, Inc. has announced the launch of the Bench Cat, a new U.S.-manufactured dispensing system, designed for automatically dispensing a variety of materials including adhesives, pastes, epoxies, sealants, etc., as well as spray, fill, virtually any fluid from most valves and pumps.



Even your existing handheld systems are easily added with the included universal valve / syringe mount. No PC is required for operation.