Fabricated Metals Shows Strength, Primary Metals Shows Volatility
By Dr. Chris Kuehl | May 9, 2024
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The fabricated metals sector is largely dependent on other sectors of manufacturing, and 2024 looks like it will bring growth of roughly 3.2%. The overall outlook has improved, now showing some sharp growth for the second half of 2024 and into 2025. The long-range outlook is expected to remain well above the 20-year average. Fabricated […]
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Dr. Chris Kuehl
Chris is the managing director of Armada Corporate Intelligence. Armada’s mission is to combine the traditions of corporate and competitive intelligence with strategic and tactical planning to provide clients with a clear view of the world they exist in and what they can do to advance their goals. Major clients include YRC Freight, TranSystems, Kansas City Southern Railroad, C-Biz, and others. Chris Kuehl serves as economic analyst for the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association International® (FMA). One of his major roles at FMA is writing an economic e-newsletter titled Fabrinomics®, specifically designed to aid business decision-making by management and shop owners in the metal forming and fabricating industry. Chris also conducts workshops for FMA at major conferences and trade shows.
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