NAM: Manufacturing PMI Reaches 49-Month High, Factory Hiring Falls According to the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), the S&P Global Flash U.S. Manufacturing PMI in- creased for the 11th straight month, rising from 55.1 in May to 55.7 in June, its highest reading in 49 months. Factory output expanded at the fastest pace since July 2021, while growth in new orders reached its strongest lev- el since April 2022. Manufacturing employment, however, recorded its steepest decline since May 2020 as concerns over rising input costs continued to weigh on hiring. Manufacturers also continued to build inventories in June, with stocks of factory inputs increasing at the fastest rate since May 2025 and the second-fastest pace ever re- corded by the survey. Supplier delivery times lengthened to their greatest extent since August 2022, as respondents pointed to war-related shipping disruptions and inventory stockpiling as factors intensifying supply constraints. Although manufacturers' input cost inflation eased from May's recent peak, both input and selling prices remained elevated. Price increases across manufacturing and the service sector continued at the same pace as the previous month, marking the highest rate since July 2025. Overall business activity also strengthened in June, with the index climbing from 51.5 to 52.2. Further, the growth rate in the services sector improved, rising to a four-month high. Employment declined for the second consecutive month, reflecting ongoing concerns over rising costs and a significant reduction in manufacturing payrolls. Looking ahead, manufacturers' confidence in future business conditions improved in June, reaching its high- est level since February. Optimism in the service sector also increased, supported in part by expectations that supply chain disruptions and pricing pressures may begin to ease. Even so, overall sentiment remained below long- term averages as businesses continued to navigate the effects of war-related disruptions and tariff policies. AF&PA Releases May Packaging Papers Monthly Report The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) re- leased the May 2026 Packaging Papers Monthly report. Total packaging papers & specialty packaging ship- ments in May increased 12 percent compared to May 2025. They were up 6 percent when compared to the same 5 months of 2025. • The unbleached packaging papers operating rate de- clined to 89 percent in May after nearly hitting 93 per- cent in April. • Shipments of bleached food wrapping were up 5.6 per- cent from last May, and up 3.4 percent year-to-date. • Total inventories increased for the first time since Janu- ary and were down 6.8 percent from May 2025.
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OHIO BLOW PIPE/ADVANCED AIRSYSTEMS www.obpairsystems.com For 85 years the Ohio Blow Pipe company and its whol- ly owned subsidiary, Advanced Airsystems, have provided the corrugated and folding carton industries with systems and products to process scrap. We engineer, fabricate, in- stall, service, provide system audits, and offer a wide range of scrap systems, dust collection systems and products to include cyclones, under roof AIR-SCREEN™ systems, pit belt systems, CLEANAIR dust collectors, Mist-Clone™ dust control systems for vacuum feeds, material handling fans, ductwork, switch valves, airveyors, balers, and shredders. OMP www.omp.com OMP helps companies facing complex planning challenges to excel, grow and thrive by offering the best digitized sup- ply chain planning solution on the market. Its Unison Plan- ning concept has a unique approach. It handles all supply chain planning challenges in a unified way, synchronizing all planning stages, horizons, functions and roles. Hundreds of customers run OMP’s cloud-based solution to generate more value by making informed decisions. OMP invests one out of every three dollars earned into innovation.
PAPER AND DUST PROS, INC. www.paperanddustpros.com
We custom design, install and service air conveyed scrap and dust collection systems. Our unique APS® is smaller, lighter, and more reliable than current cyclones. Contact us to learn how the APS® System can enhance your operation.
PROFERO SYSTEMS, INC. www.ProferoSystems.com
Profero Systems the leader in double facer heating and traction section conversions and performance enhancing products. Featuring products from Contact Bars and Com- pensating Rolls to New Glue Machines and Double Facers. GF PUHL www.gfpuhl.com GF PUHL designs, manufactures and installs air conveyed scrap & dust collection systems for the packaging and cor- rugated industries. With 42 years of experience, USA and In- ternational. We offer below or above roof systems featuring cyclones OR screen separators with real time pressure bal- ancing for optimal dust control. High efficiency cyclones for sheet transfer exhaust systems eliminate water consump- tion and deliver dust directly to compactor or briquetter for low maintenance, long term sustainability and reliability.
QUEST7, INC. www.Quest7.us
Quest7, Inc. is focused on being a leading manufacturer and distributor of critical parts and materials required in the cor- rugated box industry. Our commitment of “Bringing the Best to You,” reflects the level of quality and customer response in what we do every day.
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