Steven Kline, Jr.

Steven Kline, Jr. Chief Data Officer

Second Contraction in Three Months

Slowdown among small-to-mid-size processors drags index down.

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Packaging

Packaging Demand Has Probably Peaked

Consumers are spending less on food and beverage consumption.

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Construction

Construction to See Moderate Growth

Plastics part production for commercial and residential construction should remain solid through 2015.

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Blow Molding

Processing Market Flattens

Processing has grown significantly since the beginning of 2014, but April dipped 11% on a year-to-year basis.

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Construction

Housing’s Faster Growth Could Boost Appliance Production

Leading indicators suggest continued growth in appliances.

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Compounding

Processors’ Growth Returns

After a one-month dip, the market expands once more, though the rate has slowed.

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Extrusion

First Contraction Since December 2013

A temporary pause after 15 straight months of expansion?

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Electronics

Electronics Should See Stronger 2015

For the first time in roughly a decade, the domestic electronics industry could be poised for some real growth this year.

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Automotive

Automotive Production to Rebound in 2015

After sluggish growth in 2014, the signs point to a better year for auto suppliers this year.

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Extrusion

Surging Growth

Processors have been expanding at a fast and furious pace since October.

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Medical

Slower Growth for Medical Devices

Lower projected spending on healthcare in 2015 is the reason.

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Blow Molding

Solid Growth Continues

Compared with a year ago, the index increased 8.4% in December, which was also the fastest month-over-month growth since August.

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