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Aerospace

Composite Index reports slowing decline in business conditions since COVID-19

Registering at 42.3 in May, the Composites Index signals decelerating contraction and improved component readings. 

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Consumer

Composites Index contracts as COVID-19 disrupts economy

March 2020 Index falls to historic low as domestic and foreign orders activity weakens.

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Defense

Composites Index contracts on weak backlogs

For February 2020, the Composites Index contracted slightly with a reading of 49.7.

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Pressure Vessels

Composites Index expands for first time since June

The Composites Index for January 2020 was 54.3, indicating strong expansion in all categories but exports.

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Consumer

Composites Index ends year on production boost

The Composites Index closed 2019 with a December reading of 49.2.

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Consumer

Composites Index improves on employment, new orders

The Composites Index moved higher in November with a reading of 49.4.

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Mass Transit

Composites Index contracts on weak exports

The Composites Index experienced further contraction in business activity in October, with a reading of 48.3, led by steep contraction in export orders. 

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Construction

Composites Index contracts for third month

The Composites Index experienced its third month of contracting activity in September, registering 47.3.

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Marine

Composites Index contraction slowed in August

The Index indicated expansionary readings in production, supplier deliveries and exports, but was pulled lower by employment, new orders and backlogs.   

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