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Moldmaking Data Helps Moldmakers Stay Ahead of Coronavirus

The Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19 may have a significant impact on the global supply chain serving the Moldmaking community. Moldmaking Technology Magazine and Gardner Intelligence can help Moldmakers stay a step ahead. Gardner Intelligence is one of the few places able to provide detailed and specific data on the Moldmaking industry on a monthly basis.

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Christina Fuges, MoldMaking Technology Magazine and Michael Guckes, Chief Economist/Director of Analytics, Gardner Intelligence, Gardner Business Media, Inc.
The Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19 may have a significant impact on the global supply chain serving the Moldmaking industry. In order to help the industry monitor the impact of the virus, Gardner Intelligence will be tracking and reporting on supplier delivery, material price and export order activity on a monthly basis throughout at least the first quarter of 2020. Gardner Intelligence is one of the few places able to provide detailed and specific data on the Moldmaking industry on a monthly basis. Read more

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