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Electronics and Automotive
Electronics could see stronger growth, while automotive production likely to slow in 2016.
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Total MoldMaking Business Index for June 2015: 47.9
With a reading of 47.9, the Gardner Business Index showed that the moldmaking industry contracted for the second time in three months. June’s index was the lowest since October 2014 and the second-lowest since December 2013. The index has trended down consistently since this past February.
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Medical and Aerospace
Medical production is likely to see accelerating growth, while aerospace is already experiencing solid, consistent growth.
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May Mold Business Index Reports Industry Mostly Unchanged for 3 Months
With a reading of 50.0, the Gardner Business Index showed that the moldmaking industry contracted was unchanged in May. The previous two months had very slight contractions. Therefore, the industry has been virtually unchanged for the last three months.
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MoldMaking Business Index for April: 49.4
With a reading of 49.4, the Gardner Business Index showed that, after five consecutive months of growth, the moldmaking industry contracted very slightly in April for the second month in a row. The annual rate of change was still growing in April, but at its slowest rate since March 2014.
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Consumer Goods and Electronics
Packaging to see stable growth; electronics likely to remain soft.
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By the Numbers: Total MBI for March 2015: 49.6
With a reading of 49.6, the Gardner Business Index showed that the moldmaking industry contracted very slightly in March for the first time in six months.
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Aerospace and Medical
The aerospace and medical markets are both expected to grow in 2015.
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Electronics and Consumer Goods
Electronics poised for a rebound; consumer goods production also should improve in 2015.
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