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Mike Shirk

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Sep 11, 2026
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Jul 15, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 11, 2026 · Mike Shirk

    Metalworking Index Softens in August, But Production Strengthens (opens the original)

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    The Gardner Business Index (GBI): Metalworking measures the current state of metalworking and machining activity through survey responses covering new orders, production, backlog, employment, exports and supplier deliveries. A reading above 50 indicates expansion, and below 50 indicates contraction. The Metalworking Index eased to 54.8 in August, its eighth consecutive month of expansion. Source (all figures): Gardner Intelligence The Metalworking Index eased nearly a point in August to a readin

  2. Article · Aug 14, 2026 · Mike Shirk

    Metalworking Index Eases in July but Extends Expansion to Seven Months (opens the original)

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    The Gardner Business Index (GBI): Metalworking measures the current state of metalworking and machining activity through survey responses covering new orders, production, backlog, employment, exports and supplier deliveries. A reading above 50 indicates expansion, and below 50 indicates contraction. The Metalworking Index eased to 55.7 in July, its seventh consecutive month of expansion. Source (all figures): Gardner Intelligence The Metalworking Index eased about half a point in July to a readi

  3. Article · Jul 15, 2026 · Mike Shirk

    Metalworking Index Holds Steady in June, Extending Expansion to Six Months (opens the original)

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    The Gardner Business Index (GBI): Metalworking measures the current state of metalworking and machining activity through survey responses covering new orders, production, backlog, employment, exports and supplier deliveries. A reading above 50 indicates expansion, and below 50 indicates contraction. The Metalworking Index held steady in June at 56.2, its sixth consecutive month of expansion. Source (all figures): Gardner Intelligence The Metalworking Index held its ground in June, matching May’s

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