Gardner Intelligence Announces Launch of Advanced Materials Business Index
The Gardner Intelligence Advanced Materials Business Index allows Gardner to track business activity by the type of equipment or materials used in facilities across the country. Gardner can track 17 materials or specialized processes.

Glass fiber supply chain struggles amid pandemic, economic recovery.
The Gardner Intelligence Advanced Materials Business Index allows Gardner to track business activity by the type of equipment or materials used in facilities across the country. Gardner will be able to separately monitor business activity among Glass Fiber and Carbon Fiber fabricators and to evaluate business activity among shops using Five Axis Machines, EDMs or that utilize Grinding. Gardner can track 17 materials or specialized processes. See the advantages of these new products by reading CompositesWorld latest article on the glass fiber industry's supply chain challenges. Read more
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