Good News About Manufacturing

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Sometimes it's just good form to repeat good news. This is one of those occasions. These are some new numbers from the manufacturing sector that we can all use to lift our attitudes and expectations.

In a very brief article by Sean Silverthorne on the website bnet.com, several March manufacturing numbers are used to support the statement that it is the businesses that make things, the good ol' get your hands dirty industries, that are leading the way up out of the economic slump. Sean reports:

1. March employment data confirms that manufacturing activity is growing at its fastest pace in five-and-one-half years, helping the nation avoid double-digit recession.

2. Manufacturing hiring this month will reach a level not seen since June 2008 according to the Society of Human Resource Management.

3. In the U.S., the Institute for Supply Management's index of manufacturing activity rose to 59.6 in March, the highest since 2004 and the eighth consecutive month of growth.

His final point is these figures are just more proof that manufacturing is vital to America's growth and competitiveness. And I for one am very glad to say a hardy "Keep up the good work guys!