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INCERTEC Expands Custom Plating Operations to Mexico

Fridley, Minn.-based finisher now poised to better service California clients.
27 September 2011

Industrial Production Up 0.2 Percent in August Industrial Production Up 0.2 Percent in August

Modest gains seen among key sectors, including automotive, aerospace, and electronics.
15 September 2011

PMI Index Dips to 50.6 in August PMI Index Dips to 50.6 in August

Manufacturing still expanding, but rate of growth is slowing down
07 September 2011

IPC July Report Shows Decline in Electronic Shipments

Rigid PCB shipments were down 10.2 percent and bookings were down 17.0 percent in July 2011 from July 2010, IPC report shows.
30 August 2011

Global PCB Production Grew 19 Percent in 2010, IPC Report Shows

Worldwide PCB production estimated at $55 billion, with growth seen across all regions.
24 August 2011

MacDermid Expands California Facility MacDermid Expands California Facility

Globally integrated R&D lab enhances the support of MacDermid's West Coast customer base.
18 August 2011

Industrial Production Rises 0.9% in July Industrial Production Rises 0.9% in July

Vehicle and automotive parts manufacturing played a big role in July’s performance.
16 August 2011

IPC Releases New Guidelines for Electronics

Document aims to bust common myths about cleaning printed circuit boards.
10 August 2011

U.S. Manufacturing Sector Adds 24,000 Jobs in July U.S. Manufacturing Sector Adds 24,000 Jobs in July

Durable goods manufacturing accounted for the vast majority of positions.
06 August 2011

PMI Index Falls from 55.3 to 50.9 in July

Drop in key economic indicator confirms slowdown in manufacturing activity.
02 August 2011

Second Quarter GDP Rises 1.3 Percent

Slight increase reflects positive contributions fromexports, nonresidential fixed investment, private inventory investment, and federal government spending.
31 July 2011

Short-Term U.S. Manufacturing Outlook

Moderate industry analysts and observers offer counterpoints to more dire economic forecasts.
27 July 2011

Rigid PCB Shipments Rise in June, IPC Report Shows

While PCB sales growth is still positive, weaker orders are limiting potential.
27 July 2011

ThomasNet Releases Industry Market Barometer

Survey shows small- to-medium-size business are investing in equipment, technology, and personnel.
25 July 2011

Boeing Corp. and American Airlines Agree on Order for up to 300 Airplanes

Agreement highlights focus on major airline's investment in its fleet.
20 July 2011

U.S. Industrial Production Up 0.2 Percent in June

Slight rebound in industrial output on the heels of a setback in May.
15 July 2011

Baron-Blakeslee Receives Governor’s Award Baron-Blakeslee Receives Governor’s Award

Honor recognizes manufacturer’s status as an international exporter.
07 July 2011

U.S. Unemployment Rate Hits 9.2% in June

The addition of 18,000 jobs last month was not enough to move the needle on the unemployment rate.
05 July 2011

June PMI Index Hits 55.3%

Key gauge of supply executive confidence bodes well for manufacturing.
04 July 2011

IPC Releases May 2011 Printed Circuit Board Report

Rigid PCB shipments were flat, but flexible circuit deliveries surged 14 percent, survey shows.
29 June 2011

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