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The institute said its new orders index rose to 66% in November, up from 65.8% the previous month. The group’s employment index fell to 54.9% from 55.5%. The inventories index declined 1 percentage point to 51.5%.
The group’s prices index slid 9 percentage points to 44.5%, indicating raw material prices declined in Novem- ber compared with October. Commodities where prices fell included copper, crude oil, gasoline and oil-based products, according to the institute.
Openings & Expansions CUDA
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Hexagon Metrology (North Kings- town, RI) on Nov. 25 announced the opening of its Fremont Solution Center in Fremont, CA. Located in the San Francisco Bay area, the new location includes offices, a training center and showroom space. Project managers, sales, service and applica- tion engineers will be based and dis- patched from the location. The center will facilitate training and support for local manufacturers serving the semiconductor, electronics, medical, and other high-tech industries in the area. To celebrate the Grand Open- ing, a “HxGN LIVE Local” open house will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 14. The event will include a ribbon cut- ting, refreshments, and one-on-one time with Hexagon Metrology experts. More information at www.hexagon-
metrology.us.
Mergers & Acquisitions
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Douglas Dynamics Inc. (Milwaukee), North America’s premier manufacturer of vehicle attachments and equipment, on Nov. 24 announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Henderson for $95 million in cash, subject to working capital, cash and other adjustments. The transaction is also subject to customary regula- tory approvals and closing condi- tions. Headquartered in Manchester, Iowa, Henderson is the leading North American manufacturer of custom-
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