TMA e-News Bulletin – June 3, 2026
NEWS Metal Formers Forecast Stable Economic Activity, Shipping Levels Remain Steady Metal formers expect stable economic activity for the next 3 mo., according to the
June 3, 2026
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NEWS Metal Formers Forecast Stable Economic Activity, Shipping Levels Remain Steady Metal formers expect stable economic activity for the next 3 mo., according to the
Small and Midsize Manufacturers Urge Governor to Sign SB 3070 into Law SCHAUMBURG, IL – Today, the Illinois House gave final passage to Senate Bill
NEWS Small Business Optimism Below Average but Steady NFIB’s April Small Business Economic Trends report saw small business optimism stabilize with a 0.1-point increase to
NEWS Resilient Consumer Demand & Data Centers Fuel Capital Spending According to the latest U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report, the value of new orders of
SCHAUMBURG – With the increased urgency to fill crucial vacancies left by retiring skilled mold makers, tool and die makers, and CNC machinists, TMA is
INFORMATION Manufacturing Layoffs Drive Illinois Job Cuts in February Employers reported 4,153 mass layoffs in Illinois last month, but the actual number will likely be
From TMA’s News Bulletin 1st Q 2026 – The refreshed “TMA 2.0” will differ in many ways, but its original 1925 mission of “promoting the
INFORMATION Manufacturing Confidence Rebounds in March Despite stressors associated with heightened global risk, U.S. manufacturers are expressing increased positive business sentiment again in March. More HERE. Rising
From TMA’s September 2015 News Bulletin
INFORMATION A Rough Jobs Report The U.S. economy posted an unexpected 92,000 job loss in February rather than the anticipated 50,000 jobs added. Furthermore, January’s job growth