Economy Continues in Growth Mode Several notable economic indicators have recently posted. While there are many out there, the following caught our eye. We are hopeful that the haze of the COVID-19 pandemic is clearing. Real GDP grew at a 6.4% annual rate … Read more
Every day we are seeing more notices that production is being slowed or halted for everything from automobiles to smart phones and computers, all due to a shortage of a “chip”. When will chip production catch up to demand? How a Chip Shortage … Read more
Nothing like a “little” pandemic to make us stronger, right? The Pandemic Made Manufacturing Stronger – Which lessons learned are here to stay? Eileen Sweeney, April 6, 2021, IndustryWeek.com One year into the pandemic, the manufacturing industry has undergone significant disruption and transformation. … Read more
The Good News Is… With probably the most unprecedented 12-month period behind us, it appears as though there might be some glimmer of light at the end of the proverbial tunnel. Several March economic indicators pointed to positive activity and, hopefully, signs of … Read more
By now, most of us know what the “Ever Given” is. With the complete disruption of container ship transportation, the value of efficient port movement will prove critical as delayed ships line up at ports to be unloaded. Economic recovery is at stake. … Read more
Over the past several months we have shared a variety of articles about electric vehicles and the push to a greener transportation system. The U.S. railway system already provides an ecologically friendly mode of transportation, but it is exploring ways to further reduce … Read more
Our property portfolio is primarily industrial, with a handful of office properties in key markets. The following from ConnectCRE that details Transwestern’s quarterly report on commercial real estate shines a bright light on the industrial sector, while the office sector is still lagging, … Read more
The Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey serves as a valuable tool for us at Agracel, as it gives us a gauge on industry. We are excited to see that most manufacturers are optimistic about their company’s future. Manufacturers’ optimism highest in two years March 9, … Read more
We continue to be optimistic about manufacturing after the trials of the coronavirus pandemic of 2020, and reports such as this reinforces our optimism. U.S. manufacturing activity jumps to 3-year high Economy Mar 1, 2021 U.S. manufacturing expanded in February at the fastest … Read more