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Mike Shirk Senior Market Research Analyst
Mike supports Gardner Intelligence’s research efforts through survey design, distribution, and analysis. His collective experiences in market research, data management and project management are critical to Gardner’s ability to monitor trends and changes in the manufacturing sector. Mike received a BA in Public & Urban Affairs from Virginia Tech, focusing on demographic analysis and geographic information systems.
Plastics Processing Activity Lands Flat at 50 in March
Latest reading is a slight regression from February’s expansion but not enough to call it contraction.
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Plastics Processing Index Registers Expansion With February Reading of 50.9
Improvements across components drive steady climb out of contraction for the first time since June 2022.
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Plastics Index Shows Fourth Consecutive Monthly Gain
December reading hints at slowing contraction as plastics industry outlook improves
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Plastics Index Shows Fourth Consecutive Monthly Gain
December reading hints at slowing contraction as plastics industry outlook improves
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Plastics Index Shows Supply Chain Improvement Despite Production Slowdown
Future expectations reach 2024 high on the heels of the recent election.
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