Philly Manufacturing Continues to Expand

Philadelphia, PA, Oct. 16, 2014 -- The October Manufacturing Business Outlook Survey indicated continued growth in the Philadelphia region’s manufacturing sector this month.

Most broad indicators of growth, while positive, weakened from higher readings last month.

Current activity edged down from a reading of 22.5 to 20.7 this month.

In addition, the shipments and employment indexes declined, while the index for new orders rose from September.