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The second quarter of 2022 is shaping up to be another challenging one for U.S. manufacturers. While the war in Ukraine wreaks havoc in the global energy markets, a new supply chain debacle is beginning to emerge in China as the country enforces fresh COVID lockdowns. Yet, certain key metrics are beginning to improve. Discover key takeaways from the most vital manufacturing business reports released in April of 2022, including the latest data on output, labor, prices, regional activity, and more.

Peak Toolworks, the largest engineered diamond and carbide cutting tools manufacturer in North America, celebrated the grand opening of its new manufacturing facility in Elkhart, Indiana with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The U.S. battery industry is poised to grow rapidly over the coming years, as new demand for electric vehicles paired with billions of dollars earmarked for the production of advanced battery technology by the Department of Energy. New battery technology has played a significant role in promoting this expansion. While Tesla, Inc. is a well-publicized example, there are several other top battery manufacturers leading innovation and growth within the industry.

The state of Texas continues to add manufacturing jobs at a steady clip, according to data collected firsthand from the state's manufacturers by MNI's research team. Learn more about what's driving employment growth in Texas.

According to MNI. the state of Kansas added manufacturing jobs over the past year, helped by strong gains across multiple sectors. Kansas is currently home to 4,423 manufacturers employing 205,534 according to data collected firsthand from Kansas manufacturers by MNI's data research team. Between February 2021 and February 2022, the state's manufacturing workforce grew by 1.3%, adding 2,767 jobs.

Peak Toolworks ("Peak") has announced the completion of its acquisition of Tooling Concepts Inc. in Elkhart, IN. This has allowed the company to further its presence in the Midwest with this brick and mortar sharpening site, while adding to Peak's twelve locations across the USA and Canada.

Activity in the U.S. manufacturing sector slowed in March, hitting an 18-month low as industrial companies faced heightened supply chain snarls and a surge in prices, while uncertainty over the war in Ukraine has begun to hit home.

Conveyor belts are a key component for many industrial processes, ranging from materials handling to packaging. The right belting supplier should deliver quality products adapted to your unique needs.

Indiana's automotive sector saw a significant rise in employment over the past year, according to data collected by MNI, compiler and publisher of industrial business profiles for the nation's nearly 400,000 manufacturers.

Bell F&F is pleased to announce the promotion of Deborah French Wright to the position of Senior Vice President and Fragrance Creative Commercial General Manager leading Bell's Fragrance division. Deborah will further develop and execute strategies to optimize customer experience by closely linking Bell's creative and technology development resources with our customers' brands and their consumers.

While manufacturing has historically been associated with men, women-owned manufacturers have played key roles at various points throughout history. In the United States, women have made crucial innovations in manufacturing or made up a significant portion of the workforce.

The state of Florida gained manufacturing jobs in 2021 according to data collected by MNI, compiler and publisher of industrial business profiles for the nation's nearly 400,000 manufacturers. Between February 2021 and February 2022, the state added 4,103 jobs or roughly one percent.

As we head into the second quarter of the year, U.S. manufacturing companies continue to post strong gains in output and employment, yet relentless supply chain issues and potential fallout from the war in Ukraine continue to impact the sector. Discover key takeaways from the most vital manufacturing business reports in March of 2022, including the latest data on output, labor, prices, regional activity, and more.

Bell Flavors & Fragrances is announcing the release of the 2022 Spark trend toolkit to identifying modern innovations within the flavor and fragrance industries. The toolkit has been reimagined, including both macro and micro trends that are applied to a flavor or fragrance category to identify what's next.

Every year, over 30,000 new products come to market. Unfortunately, 95% of them fail to make a successful launch. Leaping the hurdles to put an industrial offering into the hands of purchasers takes meticulous and exhaustive preparation. Following the recommendations given here will increase the odds in a seller's favor.

Supply chain issues can give any purchasing agent nightmares. U.S. industry today copes with COVID-19, global conflict, and even shipping container shortages. Thus, domestic sourcing of chemicals is an increasingly attractive option.

What are the top 5 steps you can take to improve safe use of industrial hoists in your facility? From the purchasing desk to the production floor, these five actions will improve your team's understanding of proper hoist usage.

Activity in the U.S. manufacturing sector accelerated in February, while manufacturer optimism climbed, in the sector's 21st straight month of expansion, according to the Institute for Supply Management's survey of manufacturing executives released March 1st.

California's electronics sector saw a major boost in employment over the past year, according to MNI, compiler and publisher of industrial business profiles for the nation's nearly 400,000 manufacturers. Between December 2020 and December 2021, California's electronics sector added 4,312 jobs or nearly one percent.

Just as pandemic-related supply chain bottlenecks begin to ease, U.S. manufacturers are now bracing for another round of global supply chain disruptions emerging from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, further underscoring the role geopolitical risk plays in the reliability of global supply chains. As the crisis intensifies, U.S. manufacturers should be aware of the risks and potential impact on their business.

U.S. manufacturers continue to post strong growth, although at a more moderate level compared to the runaway demand, backlogs and heightened output that defined 2021. Meanwhile, February' reports suggest continued signs of relief in supply chain pressures and labor challenges. Today we're examining the key takeaways from the month's most vital manufacturing business reports, exploring the latest data on output, labor, prices, regional activity, inflation and more.

Wagner, a premier Wisconsin handrailing manufacturer, applied its years of expertise in metalworking to design a new line of bike rack products, BikeRail™ The BikeRail product line will be unveiled to the public for the first time in booth 1541 at the National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association's (NOMMA) METALfab trade show, Feb. 16-18, in New Orleans, LA.

Laser cutting allows for greater reliability and efficiency across multiple industrial applications. The term "laser" is actually an acronym for "light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation." Discover the fundamentals and key considerations of laser cutting from the experts at Sharpe Products.

Crane Industry Services (CIS), provider of hands-on, classroom and simulation-based training for the skilled trades, is expanding its team with two new NCCER Trainers and Examiners, Nelson Plumb and Bernard (Barney) Burns.

Neway Packaging is pleased to announce its recent purchase of a 52,000 sq. ft. building located at 6330 Polaris Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89118. This purchase came after increased demand from new and existing customers, which resulted in the need for a larger warehouse to efficiently stock and support the demand.

Labor shortages, higher demand, and supply chain disruptions are some of the challenges manufacturers have to face. Manufacturers are turning to new technologies to become more resilient. These technologies also provide a way to grow despite these challenges. As a new year starts, now is a good time to learn more about the top tech trends that are creating new opportunities in manufacturing.

The history of the steel industry in the United States spans nearly 200 years. Production surged in the 1950s, the era of the post-World War II boom and the growing American love affair with metal-heavy cars. As the steel industry continues to evolve, some businesses have long witnessed its development. Some steel companies born in the 1800s still serve today's markets. Explore the oldest steel companies in the U.S.

Activity in the U.S. manufacturing sector took a step back in January, expanding at a slower rate compared to December according to the Institute for Supply Management's survey of manufacturing executives released February 1st.

The state of North Carolina gained manufacturing jobs in 2021 according to data collected by MNI, compiler and publisher of industrial business profiles for the nation's nearly 400,000 manufacturers. Between December 2020 and December 2021, the state added 4,312 jobs or nearly one percent.

When one continuous pipe or tube needs two or more center line radii, multi-radius bending is a common choice. Sometimes hard tooling is not the best option for complex parts that need to be formed in one complete cycle and in this case multi-radius tube bending is an especially good fit for these parts that have a large centerline radius. Discover this expert advice from Sharpe Products on the fundamentals of multi-radius tube bending.