Pace of Factory Growth Climbs
613189
The pace of growth at U.S. factories  picked up in December, boosted by an increase in new orders and  despite a decline in employment, a report showed on Monday.
218033
Two big manufacturers said Thursday that they expected stronger growth next year despite the slowing economy.
311779
WASHINGTON -- America's factories saw orders go up by a strong 1.2 percent in November, the biggest advance in four months and a sign the nation's manufacturing sector was gaining momentum as the new year loomed.
474373
NEW YORK - Manufacturing activity rose in September for the 16th consecutive month, but at a more gradual pace than in August, an industry research group reported Friday.
486477
WASHINGTON : Factory activity in the United States kept growing in September, but at a slightly cooler pace, the Institute for Supply Management reported Friday.
166051
US manufacturing expanded at a slower pace in August as fewer companies reported an increase in orders and production. Construction spending rose to a record in July, private and government reports showed.
72547
U.S. factory orders rose at the  fastest rate in four months during November as strong demand  for new commercial aircraft pushed business up by 1.2 percent  to a seasonally adjusted $377.42 billion, the Commerce  Department said on Tuesday.
656323
NEW YORK -- The nation's factories, plants, and utilities expanded faster in June, suggesting hardy consumer spending is boosting confidence among manufacturers even as prices for raw materials rise.
260089
U.S. factory growth stayed strong in September according to reports on Friday, while construction spending in the prior month hit a record high for a seventh month in a row, showing the economy's expansion remains solid.
607625
Activity at the nationâs factories, plants and utilities expanded modestly in June, while the prices of raw materials continued to rise.
408976
US manufacturers ratcheted up the pace of output in November as new orders jumped and factories took on more workers, a report said on Wednesday.
442595
Company ramps up to increase production as demand for new handheld exceeds expectations.
444303
New orders at U.S. factories rose  2.4 percent in December, higher than forecast, while  inventories edged up, a government report showed on Friday.
9147
US factory growth stayed strong in September, according to reports on Friday, while construction spending hit a record high in August for a seventh month in a row, showing the economy&#39;s expansion remains solid.
737183
The manufacturing sector grew for the 20th consecutive month in January, though at a moderated pace, a private research group reported Tuesday, affirming the rebound in activity at the nations' factories.
526541
Manufacturing activity expanded for the 19th consecutive month in December, a new report said Monday, suggesting that the industrial sector entered the new year with solid strength behind it.
355783
NEW YORK -- The nation's manufacturing sector extended its growth streak to a fourth consecutive month in May, overcoming worries about inflation, soaring gas prices and the economy's slowing growth, a research group said Friday.