Steven Kline, Jr.

Steven Kline, Jr. Chief Data Officer

November 2015—44.3

Processors plan to invest in capital equipment as smaller processors are doing better.

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Packaging

All Signs Positive for Packaging in 2016

Leading indicators point to growth in this market segment.

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Extrusion

Large & Medium-Sized Plants Expand

Smaller operations might be struggling, but the heart of the industry is growing.

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Construction

Construction Market Boomed in 2015

Next year is shaping up strong, too, though growth could peak around summertime.

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Appliance Production Poised for Growth in 2016

Reshoring and an improved housing market explain why.

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Blow Molding

Breaking the Downward Slide?

Processing market seems to have stabilized.

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Postconsumer

Contraction Continues

Business index for plastics processors dips for fourth straight month.

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Electronics Production to Slow Further in 2016

Slower growth attributable to consumers spending less.

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Compounding

Contraction Accelerates for Third Month

Index has been trending down since last March.

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Automotive

Growth in Auto Production to Slow in 2016

Trends in leading indicators explain why.

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Medical

Medical Device Production to See Accelerating Growth

Indicators are positive over the next six to 12 months.

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