MFG.com Improving Customer Experience

As we are continuing to expand, we have made several updates to our site in an effort to make it easier for our buyers and suppliers to do business on a global scale. Updates include global currency templates which allow buyers to create RFQs in their currency of choice as well as country specific capabilities allowing both buyers and suppliers to see RFQs and award information relevant to their specific region.

When you have a moment please be sure to check out our new features!

According to the latest Manufacturing ISM Report on Business, economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in September for the 40th consecutive month, while the overall economy grew for the 59th consecutive month.

The report was issued by Norbert J. Ore, C.P.M., chair of the Institute for Supply Management Manufacturing Business Survey Committee. "The manufacturing sector continues on a trend of slowing growth in September. While there was little change in new orders and production when compared to August, significant slowing took place in employment and inventories. It's apparent that manufacturing is losing momentum and feeling the effects of higher interest rates and a weaker housing market."

In Europe, according to Eurostat, "the euro area industrial new orders index increased by 1.8% in July 2006 compared to June 2006. The index decreased by 2.2% in June and rose by 2.8% in May. EU25 new orders grew by 1.6% in July 2006, after a fall of 1.0% in June and a rise of 2.4% in May. Excluding ships, railway and aerospace equipment industrial new orders grew by 1.1% in July 2006 in the euro area and by 1.0% in the EU25."

Supplier Spotlight - Med-Pac

How do you expand your business into other applications or products? How do you know where to start, where to turn? When time is limited and profitability is key—one company knew that in order to be successful they had to find a tool that would change the way that they do business. Here is one example of how a Minnesota-based company did just that.

Die-Mation Engineering has years of experience in the design and build of tooling, gages, and assembly automation machinery. They handle all aspects of projects from concept through plant installation.