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💴 This Week in Manufacturing

Momentum throughout the manufacturing industry may be cautious, but momentum can sometimes need a little extra push. Fortunately, corporate investments are still rolling in and we’re moving forward. Before diving into this month’s industry report, take a moment to complete Sustainment x NAIA’s short survey on frontline manufacturing. Now let’s dive in!

The April monthly industry review and report highlight a sector grappling with tariff disruptions and slowing orders. However, the PMI held steady at 50.2, unchanged from March, and new orders increased slightly to 48.7%. The major news, of course, was continuing outsized investments in American manufacturing. The automotive industry in particular saw multi-billion dollar development, while the pharmaceutical, medical device, and bicycle frame sectors benefitted as well. The US is still a solid bet for growth and innovation!

This week’s headlines run the gamut of robotics, reshoring, food and beverage manufacturing, and more!

Next, this week’s podcasts cover the automation opportunities in automotive manufacturing (Autoline After Hours) and the human factor in digital transformation (Augmented Ops).

Finally, our Social Video and Fun Fact each dig into different aspects of growth in the American auto industry.

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⚙ Manufacturing Headlines

• SBA Announces New Grant Funding to Support Made in America [Black PR Wire]

• Rockwell Automation Bets on American Manufacturing [Web Pro News]

• April manufacturing industry data review [CompanyWeek]

• Let's prepare for the reshoring wave [The Fabricator]

• Anheuser-Busch Invests $300M in U.S. Manufacturing [Advanced Manufacturing]

• Drink and Drug Firms Boost U.S. Manufacturing Health With $1B [TipRanks]

MONTHLY REVIEW

♨️ US Manufacturing Insights - April

U.S. manufacturing’s momentum remained fragile in April 2025, as new data painted a mixed picture of the sector’s health.

While policy shifts and uncertainty from tariffs rocked the manufacturing industry, there were moments of stability and promise for the future. Both major purchasing manager indices showed a subdued manufacturing environment in April. The S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI held at 50.2 (final reading, seasonally adjusted) in April, unchanged from March.

Indeed April marked the PMI’s fourth consecutive month above 50, but the lack of improvement suggests the sector has essentially stalled out rather than accelerated. On the other hand, investment in American manufacturing remains robust with multiple high-profile announcements for expansions and new factories rolling out in April.

Upshot: It’s an encouraging sign that the push for local manufacturing isn’t limited to high-tech sectors; it’s also sparking a comeback in consumer and recreational goods production through innovation and investment.

FROM THE FEED

📱Honda Ramping Up US Manufacturing

🤨Did You Know?

Vehicle purchases are a driving force of overall consumer spending, providing about

3% of real GDP

growth in the US.

^{Source: Nationwide}

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