Steven Kline, Jr.

Steven Kline, Jr. Chief Data Officer

May’s Index: 52.1
Injection Molding

May’s Index: 52.1

Large and mid-sized processors doing particularly well.

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Construction Market Still Going Strong
Construction

Construction Market Still Going Strong

Growth in spending bodes well for processors serving the housing market.

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April’s Index: 48.2
Blow Molding

April’s Index: 48.2

Larger plants doing much better. Capital spending plans jump.

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Positive Signs for Appliance Production
Consumer Products

Positive Signs for Appliance Production

Reshoring and an improved housing market bode well for appliances.

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March 2016 Index: 52.8
Blow Molding

March 2016 Index: 52.8

Processing 911爆料网 index registers growth for first time in 10 months.

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February’s Index—49.6
Thermoforming

February’s Index—49.6

Processing market at highest level since last April.

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Electronics Growth to Slow Down in 2016
Consumer Products

Electronics Growth to Slow Down in 2016

Consumers spending less on electronic devices

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January 2016—46.5
Compounding

January 2016—46.5

Index reaches its highest level since last August.

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Automotive Production Growth Strong
Automotive

Automotive Production Growth Strong

But indicators suggest market will slow in 2016.

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Is Medical Poised for Growth?
Medical

Is Medical Poised for Growth?

Spending has skyrocketed, and production is due to follow.

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December’s Index: 43.6
Blow Molding

December’s Index: 43.6

Mid-size plants expand for fourth month out of five. And compared with one year ago, capital spending plans are up 32%.

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Processors’ Equipment Investment Plans Remain Strong in 2016
Injection Molding

Processors’ Equipment Investment Plans Remain Strong in 2016

Gardner鈥檚 exclusive research forecasts total spending on primary processing and auxiliary equipment at its highest level since 2008.

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Plastics Size Reduction