Manufacturers' shipments increase 1% in May

Article Abstract:

Canadian manufacturing companies posted a 1% increase in shipments from Apr to May 1999. Statistics Canada reports that manufacturers shipped $39.9 billion worth of goods for May. Companies had minimal order book activity for the period, as unfilled orders increased only 0.3% to $49.2 billion and inventories posted a 0.5% gain to $50.3 billion. Increased motor vehicle production and increased employment are expected to boost manufacturers' markets in the future.

All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing, Manufacturing Industries NEC

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Factory shipments rise in month

Article Abstract:

Industry analysts said that Canada's manufacturing industry has surpassed expectations by showing an 0.3% increase of factory shipments to $45 billion for January. Statistics Canada's new report also reveals that warehouse stockpiles were being replinshed.

Manufacturing Capacity, Manufacturing industry, Finance, Reports, Canada. Statistics Canada

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