2025年，四川经济运行稳中有进，生产供给稳定增长，经济结构持续优化，新兴动能加快释放， 高质量发展取得新成效。分产业看，第一产业增加值5751.35亿元，比上年增长3.7%；第二产业增 加值23260.22亿元，增长 4.9%；第三产业增加值38653.77亿元，增长6.1%。 本报讯（四川日报全媒体记者 史晓露 寇敏芳）1月21日，记者从省政府新闻办召开的2025年四川 经济形势新闻发布会上获悉，根据地区生产总值统一核算结果，2025年四川地区生产总值为 67665.34亿元，按不变价格计算，比上年增长5.5%。 农业生产形势向好。全年粮食总产量3662.5万吨，比上年增长0.8%。初步统计，全年生猪出栏 6248.0万头，比上年增长1.6%。 服务业较快发展。全年服务业增加值比上年增长6.1%。其中，租赁和商务服务业增加值增长 14.4%，信息传输、软件和信息技术服务业增长9.8%，批发和零售业增长7.0%，金融业增长 6.2%，住宿和餐饮业增长5.3%。 投资比上年下降。全年固定资产投资（不含农户）比上年下降2.4%，其中工业投资增长7.3%。 消费品市场增势稳定。全年实现社会消费品零售总额29135 ...

Ampco-Pittsburgh Conference Call Summary Company Overview - **Company Name**: Ampco-Pittsburgh - **Ticker**: AP - **Founded**: 1929 - **Segments**: - Forged and cast engineered products - Air and liquid processing - **2024 Revenue**: Approximately $400 million - **Employees**: About 1,500 [1][2] Core Business Insights Forged and Cast Engineered Products - **Market Position**: Global leader in forged and cast rolls for steel and aluminum rolling mills, primarily in North America and Europe [2][4] - **Revenue Contribution**: Revenue from rolling mill rolls is estimated at $250-$300 million, with the global market for rolling mill rolls around $2 billion annually [8][9] - **Customer Base**: Major customers include U.S. Steel, Steel Dynamics, and Cleveland-Cliffs [5][11] - **Production Facilities**: Operations in the U.S., Sweden, and Slovenia, with a joint venture in China [6][10] - **Market Dynamics**: The company expects $7-$8 million annual EBITDA improvement from the business reset, focusing on operational efficiencies and growth [3][16] Air and Liquid Processing - **Business Segments**: - Aerofin: Heat exchange products for nuclear power and industrial processes - Buffalo Air Handling: Custom air handling units for specialized environments - Buffalo Pumps: Centrifugal pumps primarily for the U.S. Navy and power generation [17][18] - **Growth**: 55% revenue growth over the last three years, with continued expansion expected [18][19] - **Strategic Importance**: Long-term supplier to the U.S. Navy, with significant investments to modernize facilities [20][21] Financial Performance - **EBITDA Improvement**: Anticipated annualized improvement of $7-$8 million from exiting underperforming assets [23][24] - **Debt Leverage**: Expected to improve as the company modernizes plants and exits unprofitable operations [23][24] - **Pension Plan**: Moving towards a fully funded status, which will positively impact financial health [24] Market Trends and Opportunities - **End Market Growth**: Major end markets projected to grow 3-5% over the next five years, contrasting with previous years of flat or declining growth [15][24] - **Tariff Impact**: Anticipated increase in demand due to tariff changes in Europe, potentially increasing demand by 10%-15% [14][28] - **Nuclear and Navy Markets**: Significant growth opportunities in the nuclear sector and U.S. Navy contracts, with barriers to entry providing competitive advantages [19][21] Risks and Challenges - **Market Demand Fluctuations**: Previous delays in roll purchases due to tariffs and market conditions, but signs of improvement are noted [28][29] - **Competitive Landscape**: Limited competition in the U.S. for rolling mill rolls, but ongoing monitoring of competitors like Villares is necessary [9][34] Conclusion - **Future Outlook**: Positive growth trajectory anticipated, with a focus on improving performance, reducing debt, and capitalizing on market opportunities in both segments [36]

Key Points 3M's output of new product launches tumbled in the years before CEO Bill Brown took the helm. Brown set a strategy of boosting new product launches, and the results have been impressive. In 2025, 3M launched twice as many new products compared to 2023, and another increase is planned for 2026. 10 stocks we like better than 3M › In August 2024, 3M (NYSE: MMM) CEO Bill Brown diagnosed one of the industrial giant's core problems just a few months after taking the helm. A years-long slide ...

Tariffs remain a moving target for U.S. businesses, and the constant recalibration of trade policy has turned what was once episodic disruption into a standing operational challenge for finance and product leaders.By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the sharing of your information with our sponsor, if applicable, in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions .Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all ...

A U.S. judge in Manhattan on Tuesday ordered the founder and former CEO of manufacturing firm Cemtrex to pay $9.7 million of ill-gotten gains and interest in a case brought by the U.S. Securities and ... ...

Key Takeaways MMM beat Q4 earnings estimates as EPS rose to $1.83, while adjusted revenues fell short of expectations.MMM saw Safety and Industrial sales rise 6%, offset by declines in Consumer segment.MMM guided 2026 adjusted EPS of $8.50-$8.70, with total revenues expected to grow about 4% year over year.3M Company (MMM) reported fourth-quarter 2025 results, wherein earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate while revenues missed the same. It’s worth noting that in April 2024, the company completed t ...

Key Takeaways FAST reported Q4 EPS of $0.26 and $2.03B in sales, matching estimates and rising over 11% year over year.Growth was fueled by contract customers, fastener expansion, and strength in manufacturing end markets.Gross margin fell 50 bps to 44.3% due to pricing headwinds, but operating margin edged up to 19.0%.Fastenal Company (FAST) reported fourth-quarter 2025 results that came in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate for both earnings and revenues, supported by steady contract customer momentum ...

Founded in 2013, Xometry ( XMTR ) is a company developing an online marketplace platform to digitize the manufacturing industry, where it connects designers, engineers, or procurement teams with over 10,000 vetted product manufacturers or suppliers of various services, such as CNCAnalyst’s Disclosure:I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses m ...

Core Insights - Xometry, founded in 2013, is focused on creating an online marketplace platform aimed at digitizing the manufacturing industry, connecting designers, engineers, and procurement teams with over 10,000 vetted product manufacturers and service suppliers [1] Company Overview - The company specializes in various manufacturing services, including CNC machining, which is part of its extensive offerings to facilitate connections within the manufacturing sector [1] Industry Context - The platform represents a significant shift in the manufacturing industry by leveraging digital technology to streamline the procurement process and enhance collaboration among stakeholders [1]

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NN, Inc. (“NN” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NNBR), a global diversified industrial company that engineers and manufactures high-precision components and assemblies, today announced that it has appointed Ted White to its Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective immediately. In connection with this appointment, the Company has entered into a cooperation agreement (the “Cooperation Agreement”) with Legion Partners Asset Management, LLC (together with its affi ...