Whether it's a family farm raising poultry in North Carolina, a large-scale cattle operation in Kansas, or a cooperative serving grain producers across the Corn Belt, feed suppliers are the behind-the-scenes force that keeps U.S. livestock production running. The industry is marked by deep regional roots, multigenerational ownership, and a customer base that depends on consistent quality and reliable supply.
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New analysis conducted by the research teams at Industrial SalesLeads, an MNI partner, has identified 398 new planned industrial projects for October 2026, up 2% from 392 in September. The increase makes up for September's 2% decline. The Industrial Manufacturing industry led the growth with 169 new projects, its highest monthly total of 2026, while Food and Beverage fell to a 2026 low of 38.
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U.S. manufacturing activity expanded for a 10th consecutive month in October, according to the latest report from the Institute for Supply Management, released November 2nd. The PMI climbed to 55.5 percent, its strongest reading in months, as production surged to a multi-year high and demand indicators held broadly positive.
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Every Halloween, kids learn a lesson that procurement teams relearn every year: what is inside the bag matters more than the wrapper. A supplier quote with an attractive unit price can come attached to a contract that costs far more over its life, through payment terms that drain cash, escalation clauses that raise prices, or renewal language that locks you in for another year before anyone notices.
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Plastics manufacturing is one of the most versatile and essential segments of U.S. industry. From injection-molded automotive components to thermoformed medical trays, plastics suppliers serve virtually every sector of the economy.
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IndustryNet has launched a fully redesigned website, bringing modern mobile functionality, a faster buyer experience, and a more powerful platform for the industrial suppliers listed on it. The update touches nearly every part of the site, from the home page and supplier search results to company listing pages, quote request forms, and account management tools.
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The U.S. manufacturing sector is entering the final stretch of the year with its expansion streak intact, its labor recovery strengthening, and demand conditions remaining broadly constructive after a brief mid-summer soft patch. Manufacturing activity expanded for an eighth consecutive month in August, employment accelerated sharply, and new orders bounced back after two consecutive monthly declines.
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Concrete products are foundational to American infrastructure in the most literal sense. Precast and prestressed concrete components underpin bridges, highways, parking structures, utility networks, and commercial buildings from coast to coast. This article examines the current state of the industry using data collected directly from U.S. concrete products suppliers, explores the key trends shaping the sector in 2026, and highlights the largest companies and top suppliers serving construction, infrastructure, agricultural, and utility buyers across the country.
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