Steven Kline, Jr.

Steven Kline, Jr. Chief Data Officer

Packaging

Slower Growth for Packaging

Packaging is tied to consumer goods spending, and growth for both may be at peak levels.

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economics

Growth Accelerates

First month since March that growth has jumped significantly.

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Molds & Tooling

Plastics Processors Planning Equipment Spending Spree

Gardner’s latest survey indicates a robust 17% increase in capital equipment purchases planned for in 2015. What does this mean to you?

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Thermoforming

Growth Continues, Slowly

Processing market grows for the 11th month out of 12.

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Construction

Is Residential Construction Softening or Bottoming Out?

Signs are mixed. But we expect housing permits to grow faster next year and take plastics parts production along for the ride.

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Construction

Slower Growth Ahead for Appliances

Housing permits and residential construction spending have been decelerating for some time, and spending on appliances will likely follow suit.

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Slower Growth Continues

Still, business among processors has grown in 10 of the last 11 months.

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Electronics

Electronics Production to Accelerate in 2015

Expect consumer electronics spending to grow for the rest of the year. Processors of electronics products should see growth in the second quarter of 2015.

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economics

Industry Grows…But Slower

Backlogs continue to grow, suggesting that processors’ capacity utilization and capital equipment investment should increase in 2015.

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Automotive

Motor Vehicle & Parts Production To Slow in 2014

Car manufacturing remains strong, and while production will continue to grow, it will be at a slower rate through the end of this year, and perhaps into next.

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economics

Growth Rate Picks Up

Processor business activity increases for eighth of nine months.

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Medical

Medical Equipment Production to Grow in 2014

Signs suggest increasing capacity utilization and capital equipment investment for processors in this market.

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