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Manufacturers Stable in 2012
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2013-04-29
After two straight years of rising capacity, manufacturers reported that operating capacity declined to a 69.3% average in 2012.
Just over 43% of manufacturers reported a mostly "moderate" rise in finished goods inventory, while 17% reported declines.
Nearly half of manufacturers paid higher steel prices, with 30% reporting price hikes of up to 10%.
Just over 43% of manufacturers reported a mostly "moderate" rise in finished goods inventory, while 17% reported declines.
Nearly half of manufacturers paid higher steel prices, with 30% reporting price hikes of up to 10%.
