economics

economics

Plastics Processing Dips Again in August

August’s reading has total plastics processing contracting at about the same level and pace as July.

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economics

Plastics Processing Crosses the (Flat) Line

July’s index has plastics processing moving into contraction territory.  

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economics

Processing Slips as Summer Simmers

Monthly index suggests slower growth in June for plastics processors overall and contraction for custom firms.  

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economics

Plastics Processing Growth Slows Slightly

May reading for plastics processors is, for the most part, a continuation of what we saw in April.

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economics

Plastics Processing’s Ups and Downs

Overall index dips, but custom processors hold steady. Employment up, backlogs down.  

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Plastics Processing Expansion Continues

March marked the fourth straight month of gains.

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Plastics Processors Start 2022 with Modest Boost

Expansion accelerates in new orders, production, and backlogs.

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economics

Processing Index Ends Year Near Where It Started

2021’s initial burst of expansion tapers by year end.

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Processing Activity Still Expanding, But at a Slowing Pace

Supplier delivery activity declines to January 2021 levels, which may bode well for production in 2022.

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economics

Rising Employment Lifts Processing Index

October saw broad-based processing expansion, led by employment, and an easing of backlog growth.

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