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10/15/2026

Despite ongoing challenges, manufacturing leaders are looking ahead with confidence and plans for continued investment.

According to a recent survey shared by IndustryWeek, nearly two-thirds of respondents expressed confidence in manufacturing's growth prospects over the next five years.

Looking ahead to 2027, their top investment priorities include:
⚙️ 36% – Automation and advanced technology
🏭 22% – Facility expansions and upgrades
👷 18% – Workforce training and development

Rising costs and workforce challenges remain concerns, but manufacturers are continuing to prioritize growth and investment.

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10/13/2026

📈 U.S. Metalworking Machinery Orders Jump 36.3% in August!

According to the Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT), new orders reached $732.9 million in August, up 36.3% year-over-year and 21% from July, marking the third-highest monthly total on record.

Year-to-date orders totaled $4.76 billion, an increase of 36.9% compared to 2025.

Demand from aerospace manufacturers, increased automation and stronger orders from contract machine shops contributed to the continued growth.

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Orders through the first eight months of the year were up nearly 37%.

10/08/2026

How well do you know U.S. manufacturing history? 🏭 🧠

To celebrate Manufacturing Month, IndustryWeek put together a quick quiz to see how much you really know about U.S. manufacturing, from Census stats to a few interesting bits of industry history.

Think you know the industry? Take the quiz with International Air Tool and let us know how you did in the comments!

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10/06/2026

U.S. manufacturing expanded for the ninth consecutive month in September, according to the latest ISM Manufacturing PMI.

The September PMI came in at 54.5%, remaining above the 50% mark that indicates expansion.

Several key indexes also moved higher compared to August:
◾New orders increased month-over-month
◾Employment strengthened
◾Backlog of orders rose 4.6 percentage points
◾Prices increased 6.8 percentage points

Production declined 1.6 percentage points but remained in expansion territory.

Manufacturers also continued to report challenges around pricing, tariffs, lead times, labor availability and material supply.

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The indexes for new orders, employment and prices each rose compared to August.

10/02/2026

Happy Manufacturing Day, from International Air Tool!

Today is a chance to recognize the people, skills and careers that keep manufacturing moving, while shining a light on the opportunities ahead for the next generation.

Between now and 2033, an estimated 3.8 million manufacturing jobs will need to be filled, and the industry currently reports more than 400,000 job openings.

MFG Day helps connect tomorrow’s workforce with job opportunities, career pathways and training programs across modern manufacturing.

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10/01/2026

Supply-chain visibility requires more than better technology.

AI and other digital tools can provide valuable information, but the article argues that their impact depends on the people, processes and relationships surrounding them.

Building stronger visibility across the supply chain also means paying attention to:
🔹 Strong supplier relationships that can help identify potential issues earlier
🔹 KPIs and early warning signals that track changes across transportation, capacity, costs and other critical areas
🔹 Developing the right talent to interpret information and respond effectively
🔹 Integrated business planning that connects procurement, manufacturing, logistics and other functions

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09/29/2026

The EPA is proposing major revisions to its Risk Management Program (RMP) rules that could reshape compliance requirements for thousands of U.S. facilities.

Key proposed changes include:
✅ Scaling back safer technologies and alternatives analysis requirements
✅ Eliminating or narrowing third-party audit requirements
✅ Reducing certain employee participation and documentation requirements
✅ Shifting some public information responsibilities from facilities to the EPA

The EPA estimates the proposed revisions could generate more than $230 million in annual compliance cost savings nationwide.

For now, existing RMP requirements remain in effect while the proposal moves through the rule making process.

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EPA’s proposed RMP revisions would roll back several 2024 requirements, reshape compliance obligations and reduce costs for regulated facilities.

09/24/2026

U.S. durable goods orders increased 1.1% in July and were 13.0% higher than a year earlier.

Several industrial categories also posted gains:
✅ Primary metals: +2.0% MoM, +20.7% YoY
✅ Machinery: +0.8% MoM, +16.5% YoY
✅ Fabricated metal products: +0.6% MoM, +11.8% YoY

Core capital goods orders were essentially flat for the month but remained 13.2% above July 2025 and 9.9% higher year to date.

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09/22/2026

U.S. metalworking machinery orders reached $606 million in July, down 8.0% from June but up 55.2% year over year.

July marked the fifth consecutive month above $500 million, only the second such stretch recorded since tracking began in 1998.

🔹 YTD orders totaled $4.03 billion, up 37.1%
🔹 Electrical equipment manufacturers increased orders to their highest monthly level of 2026
🔹 Forging and stamping orders reached their highest level since December 2012
🔹 Contract machine shop investment is beginning to outpace the overall market

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June's monthly orders sharply rebounded from a May dip, leading to the best half-year total since data has been tracked since 1998.

09/17/2026

Producer prices moved higher again in August, with energy doing much of the pushing.

U.S. producer prices rose 0.4% for the month and 5.4% year over year.

A few notable moves:
🔹 Goods prices increased 1.1%
🔹 Energy prices jumped 4.2%
🔹 Diesel fuel surged 24.1%
🔹 Transportation and warehousing services rose 2.3%
🔹 Truck freight transportation increased 2.0%

Core PPI, excluding food and energy, rose 0.2% for the month and 4.6% from a year earlier.

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