Manufacturers Remain Optimistic Amid Uneven Growth Regional manufacturing reports for October painted a mixed picture, with activity softening in Philadelphia while momentum strengthened in New York. Despite uneven results, sentiment among manufacturers remains largely positive, supported by improving order volumes and ex- pectations for growth heading into the new year. In the Philadelphia region, manufacturing activity de- clined sharply in October after a brief rebound in Sep- tember. The index for current general business activity dropped from 23.2 to negative 12.8, marking its largest one-month decline since April. Roughly 25.2 percent of firms reported decreases in activity, while just 12.4 percent noted gains. Shipments also slowed, with the shipments index falling from 26.1 to 6.0. However, new orders offered a bright spot, rising from 12.4 to 18.2 and suggesting un- derlying demand remains resilient despite broader head- winds.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Economists noted that the Philadelphia downturn could be temporary, reflecting short-term uncertainty rather than a sustained contraction. Supply chain stability, ener- gy costs, and cautious hiring continue to weigh on some manufacturers, but many remain optimistic about produc- tion levels and customer demand heading into 2026. In contrast, New York’s manufacturing sector saw a notable improvement in October. The Empire State Man- ufacturing Survey’s headline general business conditions index rose 19.4 points to 10.7, signaling a return to expan- sion. New orders increased by 23.3 points to 3.7, while the shipments index surged 31.7 points to 14.4. Businesses in New York also expressed renewed op- timism about the months ahead. Expectations for new or- ders and employment growth reached their highest levels since January, with firms anticipating a faster pace of hiring and increased output in the first half of 2026. Respondents cited improving customer demand and greater stability in materials availability as reasons for cautious optimism. Taken together, the regional data underscores a manu- facturing landscape still navigating uneven recovery.
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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