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PMA's latest business conditions report showed a modest monthly decline in economic outlook from metalforming manufacturers despite them reporting higher shipping levels during January and expected orders.
After a solid month-to-month and robust year-over-year December gain, market commentary indicates prolonged strong activity through the first half of 2026.Â
The Midwest-based company rebranded from General Fasteners Company during 2025 and has rapidly expanded its warehouse footprint in recent months.
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down Trump's tariffs with a 6-3 decision, though the president hit back with a pledged new one on Friday before raising it a day later. Meanwhile, the potential refund process remains an open question.
The new leader will succeed current CEO Steve Henry, who is retiring after 16 years with the company.
GDP growth slowed to less than one-third of the rate it had in 3Q25, missing expectations as it was weighed down by the 43-day shutdown and slower consumer spending.
Always-volatile transportation orders drove the monthly decline, while core capital goods posted a solid increase to end the year.
The 11-year Continental veteran was previously VP of marketing and straegy for the company's Industrial Solutions Americas unit.
The promotion follows Border States' former VP of Procurement taking leadership of its Industrial Solutions unit.
Economists had expected December's starts to be flat vs. November.
