The May 2014 PMPA Business Trends Report shows strong levels of sales and increase in hours scheduled. Forward looking sentiments for Lead Times, Profitability, and Employment do not show the same level of strength.
The latest September 2013 PMPA Business Trends Report shows strong optimism in the sector as sales for the year are up, even as sales slipped 8% from their August high.
Five good reasons why we’re bullish on Prospects for precision machining industry for 2012.
Our optimism is based on the companies that have demonstrated their sustainability in the last downturn regaining operational focus and not being desperate to accept orders that fail to return the cost of capital.