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Metal Fab Distributor Capital Machine Acquires KC Robotics

The Ohio robotic systems integrator adds engineering and integration capabilities to Capital Machine’s equipment offering in its first acquisition since partnering with Rotunda Capital Partners.

U.S. Metalworking Machinery Orders Continued Slide in May, but Narrowed

June’s monthly orders sharply rebounded from a May dip, leading to the best half-year total since data has been tracked since 1998.

U.S. Metalworking Machinery Orders Continued Slide in May, but Narrowed

Month-over-month orders declined for a second straight month, but to a much smaller degree than April, while year-over-year totals remain robust. Get the key figures and context here.

U.S. Metalworking Machinery Fell in April, but YoY and YTD Figures Remain Robust

Monthly orders unsurprisingly fell from March’s surprising surge, with momentum seen in the sector’s largest customer group — machine shops — while orders from aerospace manufacturers indicate investment in less sophisticated technology.

March Metalworking Machinery Surge

While inflation is a major tailwind, a sustained increase in average order value above inflation continues to point to increased demand.

Metalformers’ Business Outlook Holds Steady in April

PMA’s latest business conditions report showed relatively flat movement for near-term outlook, with a modest decrease in monthly shipping levels offset by higher expected near-term orders.

February Metalworking Machinery Orders Post Expected Monthly Drop, Healthy YoY Increase

Order value continues its considerable year-over-year and year-to-date improvement, whole volume remains flat.

Ryerson Makes Slew of Leadership Changes after Olympic Steel Merger

The leadership changes are designed to fully align Ryerson and maximize the synergies of its completed merger with Olympic Steel.

Metalformers’ Business Outlook Softens in March  

PMA’s latest business conditions report showed a considerable downgrade in near-term optimism.

January Metalworking Machinery Orders Post Expected Monthly Drop, Healthy YoY Increase

Orders sunk from their December record high, but were up year-over-year despite volume maintaining a longer-term low trend.

Metalformers’ Economic Optimism Dips Despite Improved Orders & Shipping

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.

December Metalworking Machinery Orders Set New Monthly Record

After a tariff-driven May-August slump, orders accelerated throughout the rest of 2025 and entered 2026 with underlying momentum.