Texas Manufacturing Production Index Reached 12-Year High The Texas manufacturing production index reached a 12-year high, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey. It reports Texas manufacturing activity rose markedly in May. The production index, a key measure of state manufacturing conditions, increased 10 points to a 12-year high (35.2) [...]
Alton Steel to Add Coiled Product Alton Steel will add coiled product, according to announced plans to invest $4.75 million in a Garret coiler, expanding its current offering of straight special bar quality (SBQ) bar. The coiler will permit a range of bar from .750” to 1.812” in diameter with coil weights of 5,000#. AMM [...]
Tomorrow brings the anniversary of D-Day, the invasion of Europe on the beaches of Normandy (6/6/44). I give thanks for our freedom and prayers for those brave men and women who gave there all serving our country with valor during those many dark days. The Institute for Supply Management Report on Business for May 2015 [...]
The Seattle Seahawks spanked the Denver Bronco’s in Super Bowl 48 yesterday evening 43-8. Nothing more to say about that one…. President Barack Obama was interviewed prior to the game by Fox News’ Bill O’Reilly. Mr. O’Reilly asked pointed questions about Benghazi, the IRS, why Sibelius has not been fired etc., you know, all the [...]
