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July U.S. Residential Furniture Orders and Shipments Increase
July U.S. residential furniture factory orders grew 5% from June and 9% over the same month in 2025. New orders were 5% ahead of the first seven months of 2025. Furniture shipments gained 3% from June and were 8% stronger than July 2025. Year-to-date shipments increased 1% above 2025. Backlogs increased 2% from the prior
U.S. Manufacturing Index Remains Strong in September
The seasonally adjusted S&P Global U.S. Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for September climbed two points to 55.9 from August, its highest reading since May 2022 and the fourteenth consecutive month above the neutral mark of 50. Manufacturers reported gains in output, new orders, and employment due to domestic demand, while export sales declined for
September Canadian Manufacturing Dips
In September, the seasonally adjusted S&P Global Canada Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) registered 51.5, declining 1.5 points from August, but held above 50 for the sixth straight month. New orders slipped for the first time since March as tariffs reduced client demand and export sales fell for a fourth consecutive month, primarily from U.S.
Mexico Manufacturing Improves in September
The September seasonally adjusted S&P Global Mexico Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) edged up 0.5 point to 50.3 from August, moving above the neutral 50 threshold and indicating marginal growth. Production declined for the 27th consecutive month, though at a slower rate than in August, while new orders expanded for a fifth straight month and
August TFL Shipments Report
August TFL Shipments Report is Now Available to CPA Members
August Safety Report Now Available
The August 2026 Safety Report is Now Ready for Members to Download
Architectural Billings Dip in August
The July Architecture Billings Index (ABI) decreased 1.9 points to 48.1, according to The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Economics & Market Research Group. A score above 50 indicates growth in billings, while a score below means a decline in firm billings. Design contracts decreased 2.1 points from July to 47.9. August billings were below
August RV Shipments Improve Month-over-Month
The RV Industry Association’s monthly survey of U.S. manufacturers reported August shipments totaled 28,071 units, increasing 36.8% from July but dropping 16.9% from August 2022. Year-to-date shipments totaled 213,421, decreasing 45.0% compared to 2022. See RV Industry Association
Canadian Furniture Retail Sales Up
Canadian seasonally adjusted retail furniture store sales in July increased 1.3% from June to $1.20 billion (CAD) but were 3.6% lower than the same month in 2022. Sales for building material dealers rose 0.9% from June to $3.88 billion but were 7.0% lower than July 2022. Total Canadian retail sales grew 0.3% from June to $66.1
August Panel Shipments Report Available
The August Panel Shipments report is now available to members.
CPA Fall Meeting Hotel Discount Deadline Next Week
The deadline to reserve rooms at the CPA discounted rate at the Lansdowne Resort for the Fall Meeting is next Friday, September 29. The meeting begins on Sunday, October 22, with the Welcome Reception and concludes midday on Tuesday, October 24. The Lansdowne Resort, located in Leesburg, VA, is 12 miles from the Washington Dulles
Visit CPA Booth at Greenbuild Next Week
CPA will be exhibiting at the Greenbuild Expo in Washington D.C. on September 27-29. Visit CPA’s booth #1303, near the show’s entrance, to learn more about the industry’s sustainability story and see member products on display. See Greenbuild. More Info: Allyson O’Sullivan