NHTSA Issues Proposed Rule to Upgrade Rear Impact Guard Standard
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Dec. 7 issued a proposed rule to upgrade current rear impact guards on trucks and trailers to address underride protection in car crashes into trailers and semitrailers.
Manufacturing Shrinks by Most Since June 2009
Manufacturing in the U.S. unexpectedly contracted in November at the fastest pace since the last recession as elevated inventories led to cutbacks in orders and production.
Manufacturing in US Climbs for First Time in Three Months
Factory output increased in October for the first time in three months as producers turned out more construction materials and motor vehicles.
November 17, 2015Manufacturing Stagnates in October on Weak Global Sales
American manufacturing remained stuck in neutral in October as factories struggled with dwindling overseas demand and well-stocked customers at home.
US Manufacturing Production Falls for Second Straight Month
Factory output fell in September for a second month as high inventories and lukewarm demand from overseas customers kept American producers bogged down.
October 16, 2015Manufacturing Deteriorates on Weaker Global Demand
American manufacturing stagnated in September as a stronger dollar and faltering overseas markets led to the slowest pace of orders since November 2012.
October 1, 2015New York Area Manufacturing Shrinks for Second Straight Month
Manufacturing in the New York region contracted in September for a second straight month, reflecting declining orders and employment.
September 15, 2015American Factories Expand at Slowest Pace in More Than Two Years
Manufacturing in the United States expanded in August at the slowest pace since May 2013 as anemic demand from emerging markets such as China translated into leaner factory order books.
Factory Production Rises on Record Vehicle Assembly
Factory production rose more than economists forecast in July on record automobile assembly, indicating American manufacturing is regaining its footing after a slowdown.
Factory Orders Rebound on Strong Demand for Transportation Equipment
New orders for U.S. factory goods rebounded strongly in June on robust demand for transportation equipment and other goods, a hopeful sign for the struggling manufacturing sector.