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Georgia State University forecast: State economy to stall, Augusta to shrink

...one-fifth of Georgia's exports went there, ranging from Gulfstream's airplanes to Kia Motors' cars, paper, industrial machinery and surgical equipment.But European activity is slowing."The drop in demand from Europe and U.S. political...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/business/2012-08-22/georgia-state-university-f
US adds 171,000 jobs; unemployment rate inches up

...cliff" that will take effect unless Congress acts by Jan. 1.Companies have cut back spending on computers, industrial machinery and other heavy equipment in recent months. That was seen by many economists as a sign of concern about the cliff...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/business/2012-11-02/us-adds-171000-jobs-unempl
Forecast: Augusta economy remains weak

...and other Southeastern states, rising 25 percent here, chiefly to Asia which bought growing amounts of aircraft industrial machinery and paper products. Even sales to Europe increased, but at a smaller rate."Net-net, the export performance...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/business/2011-11-16/forecast-augusta-economy-r
Business spending, fewer layoffs lift economy

...and planes.Factories are busier in large part because businesses are ordering more communication equipment, industrial machinery and automobiles.Economists pay close attention to demand for such core capital goods, which are considered a...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/business/2012-01-27/business-spending-fewer-la
Rising factory output gives economy a lift

...particular in the second half of 2011 from several trends: People bought more cars. Businesses spent more on industrial machinery and computers before a tax incentive expired. And companies restocked their supplies after cutting them last summer...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/business/2012-01-18/rising-factory-output-give
Recovery gets big boost from manufacturing

...Great Recession and its aftermath. Consumers are buying more cars and appliances. Companies are investing in industrial machinery and computers.The release of that pent-up demand gives manufacturing a kick that isn't visible in some...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/business/2012-02-16/recovery-gets-big-boost-ma
Factory orders show modest growth rate

WASHINGTON --- Factory orders rose in February, bolstered by strong demand for industrial machinery and commercial aircraft. It was the 10th increase in 11 months as manufacturing continues to provide crucial support for the nation's...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/business/2010-03-31/factory-orders-show-modest
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Big-ticket industrial exports help cut trade gap

...The economic recovery is likely to draw strength from exports such as farm products, autos, aircraft and industrial machinery -- all of which helped lower the nation's trade deficit in October. Exports of U.S. goods rose for a sixth...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2009/12/11/bus_559020.shtml
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Weak dollar won't ease trade gap soon

...Exports, meanwhile, increased about 3 percent, reflecting stronger sales of American autos, aircraft and industrial machinery. The monthly trade deficit jumped 18.2 percent to $36.5 billion, the Commerce Department said, the largest...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/14/bus_555732.shtml
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GM nearing completion of Hummer sale

...Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer as early as Thursday afternoon. The person says GM and Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery Corp. are preparing to sign a definitive sales agreement for the iconic off-road brand. The person did not...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2009/10/09/liv_551097.shtml
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