Wood products led exports in growth in October, and furniture manufacturing increased in sales and hiring as overall manufacturing expanded for the fifth consecutive month, say purchasing managers.
Wood products and furniture manufacturing indicators grew more positive in the last three months, say purchase managers, though lumber and panel prices are rising. Employment is up, but worker shortages appear.
PMIā¢ at 54.2%; February Manufacturing ISM Report On BusinessĀ®; New Orders, Production and Employment Growing; Inventories Growing; Supplier Deliveries Slowing