Automotive
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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2017 Leadtime Leader Awards Honorable Mention: Concours Mold Inc.
This Canadian mold manufacturer identifies teamwork and quality as critical to its ability to drive continued success.
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Automotive and Packaging
Automotive spending surges, and rapidly growing food/beverage spending also means more packaging.
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Keep Your Eyes on the Prize
Canadians, like us Americans, are looking for signs of a prosperous 2017, and all signs are pointing up.
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One Word: Plastics
Plastics is still king, and the latest U.S. Size and Impact Report from the Plastics Industry Association has the numbers to prove it.
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Outlook for 2017: Cautiously Optimistic
Despite limited economic and manufacturing climates, mold builders can continue to grow with a solid business strategy and a focus on operational excellence.
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Automotive and Machinery/Equipment
Automotive market remains strong, and machinery/equipment is on the upswing.
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Driving Cost Out of the Value Chain
Study reveals cost challenges among the automotive tooling supply chain and recommendations for driving profitable growth.
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Reshoring to... Mexico?
As I walked the Plastec West Show in Anaheim a little over a week ago and talked with mold builders who were there, I had more than one conversation that revolved around how busy their shops were and about the reshoring of manufacturing that’s going on.
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Machinery/Equipment and Automotive
Machinery/equipment likely to contract this year; automotive strong, but slowing.
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