Industrial Heating’smonthly economic indicators for November 2007 showed continued growth in the thermal-processing industry.

Industrial Heating’smonthly economic indicators for November 2007 showed continued growth in the thermal-processing industry. All four indices were above 52.0 for the 10th consecutive month, and the change in the number of orders was at its highest since June. November 2007’s index numbers reflect the changes experienced by responding companies as they compare their October 2007 business levels to their September 2007 levels.
  • Change in number of request for quotes from September to October – 53.3
  • Change in number of orders from September to October – 56.4
  • Change in backlog from September to October – 55.8
  • Expected change in the health of the thermal-processing industry through Nov. – 54.1
A number above 50.0 indicates increased activity or growth. A number below 50.0 indicates decreased activity or a decline in growth. Look for these numbers, along with historical values, on the Business Trends page in the December 2007 issue ofIndustrial Heating.