Michael Guckes

Michael Guckes Former Chief Economist & Director of Analytics

Moldmaking Index Shows Continued Growth in 2017

Employment and production lift Index, at 52.8 for November.

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2018: Long-Term Growth Opportunities Abound for Moldmakers

Positive data helps mold builders prepare for upcoming industry changes and growth opportunities. 

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Automation

Gardner Industry Report: Automotive

New technologies coming to market in the next few years will require investments that will create sustained demand and industry growth for advanced automation, machinery, tooling, composites and plastics.

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November 2017 Moldmaking Index Shows Continued Growth in 2017

Employment and Production Lift Index, at 52.8 for November.

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Packaging

Gardner Industry Report: Appliance & Packaging

Industrial production data for household appliances through the second quarter of 2017 maintained the steady upward trend that started in early 2013. Since the beginning of 2016, packaging consumption has grown between 2 and 5 percent. 

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Moldmaking Index Ends Quarter Holding Gains

Production and employment lift index, at 53.5 for September

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Medical

Gardner Industry Report: Medical & Electronics

Medical device firms with 50 employees or fewer are producing less than firms with at least 100 employees. Electronics will likely grow in the second half of 2017.

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GBI: Moldmaking August 2017 – 56.1

The growth in the moldmaking industry is accelerating.

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Consumer

End Market Reports: Automotive & Consumer Products

Automotive manufacturers may be hedging their output despite strong new order demand. Gardner Business Intelligence’s (GBI) review of consumer confidence, employment and credit markets all point to a strong 2017 for consumer spending.

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GBI: MoldMaking for July 2017—55.2

The Gardner Business Intelligence Moldmaking Index is up 16 percent from one year ago.

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GBI: MoldMaking for June 2017—56.8

The moldmaking industry has seen a significant turnaround in the last 18 months.

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