Metalworking Index Starts 2019 with Growth
The Gardner Business Index: Metalworking moves back to former growth levels from earlier in business cycle.
Michael Guckes
Chief Economist & Director of Analytics, Gardner Intelligence
Metalworking Index Contraction Slows for Fourth Straight Month
Index components continue to move toward 50, led by production and new orders
Metalworking Business Activity Reports Additional Slowing Contraction
July data extends the slowing contraction trend initially reported in May.
All Metalworking Metrics Continue Trend of Slowing Decline
The metalworking industry index signals decelerating contraction for a second consecutive month.
Metalworking Index Moves Closer to "Normal" for First Time During COVID-19 Crisis
Index signals decelerating contraction as new orders and production readings move higher.
Metalworking Activity Contracts Further as Coronavirus Disruption Continues
Index sets back-to-back all-time lows stemming from extended COVID-19 turbulence.
Metalworking Activity Collapses as Coronavirus Forces Broad Economic Contraction
The reading hits a record low as new orders contract, exports shrink and unemployment soars.
February Metalworking Index and the Impact of the Coronavirus
As efforts to counter COVID-19 affect the global supply chain, Gardner Intelligence is carefully tracking their potential impact on the industry.
Metalworking Index Turns Expansionary After 6-Month Slump
Index to report first expansion since May, driven by production and new orders.
Metalworking Index Improves, Led by Supplier Deliveries
All components end 2019 reporting higher readings than the previous month.
Mild Metalworking Index Contracts, Led By Drop in Backlogs
The November Metalworking Businesses Index falls further as new orders, production contract.
Mild Metalworking Index Contraction Extended
The Index posts mild contraction despite growing new orders.
August Metalworking Index Improves Month Over Month
Index sees modest rebound after July lows.
July Metalworking Index Cools on New Orders and Backlog
Leading components of the index experience rapid change.
June 2019 Metalworking Index Advances
Expanding activity in production leads Index growth.
While Slowing, Metalworking Index Still in Growth Mode
Supplier deliveries, production, employment and new orders supporting the industry.
Metalworking Index Continues Modest Growth Trend
Index posts identical readings over three-month period.
Gardner Business Index: Metalworking Extends Its Consistent Growth Pattern
The metalworking index records the fourth month of very consistent expansion.
Metalworking Index Extends Its Consistent Growth Pattern
The February Index records four months of consistent expansion.
Gardner Business Index (GBI): Metalworking Set Two-Year Expansion Record
December’s Index marked 24 consecutive months of growth.
Metalworking Index: Strong Production and Supplier Deliveries Decrease Backlog Growth
The Gardner Business Index (GBI): Metalworking’s November reading of 54.7 marks the 23rd consecutive month of expansion.
Deliveries, Production and New Orders Lead Index Expansion
Weakness in exports seems to have little effect on total new orders.
Metalworking Index Reaches Historic Acceleration in Growth
Supplier deliveries drove the index in September.
Gardner Business Index: Metalworking Experiences Broad August Rebound
Five of six business indicators show significant growth.
Supply-Chain Improvements Continue to Lead Growth
Registering 55.6 for July, the Gardner Business Index (GBI): Metalworking continues to report readings well above average.
