Manufactured goods orders grew in April
New orders for manufactured goods increased 0.3 percent in April to $533.2 billion.
This followed a 1.8 percent March increase.
Shipments increased 0.2 percent to $532.1 billion. This followed a 2.2 percent March increase. Unfilled orders increased 0.5 percent to $1,106.8 billion. This followed a 0.5 percent March increase.
New orders for manufactured durable goods increased 0.5 percent to $265.5 billion, up from the previously published 0.4 percent increase. This followed a 0.7 percent March increase. Transportation equipment led the increase, growing by 0.7 percent to $86.8 billion.
New orders for manufactured nondurable goods increased 0.2 percent to $267.7 billion.
INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY MAGAZINE
The March/April issue of Industrial Supply magazine features an in-depth cover story about Joyce Lansdale and Vallen. Plus, we're featuring articles by contributing writers Dirk Beveridge, Frank Hurtte, and David Kahle, as well as interviews with numerous product and distribution industry experts.
