The Institute for Supply management released its February 2010 Manufacturing Report on Busines this morning:

The 10 industries reporting growth in new orders in February — listed in order — are: Plastics & Rubber Products; Machinery; Paper Products; Computer & Electronic Products; Miscellaneous Manufacturing; Printing & Related Support Activities; Transportation Equipment; Fabricated Metal Products; Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components; and Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products. The three industries reporting decreases in new orders in February are: Wood Products; Furniture & Related Products; and Chemical Products.

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