Current and Future Business Conditions Indexes Down in April
April 29, 2015 - NEMA’s Electroindustry Business Conditions Index (EBCI) for current conditions in North America declined in April after holding largely steady during the first quarter. The index fell to 54.8 after ranging from 57.5 to 58.3 during the January to March period. Meanwhile, the EBCI for future North American conditions declined for a second month in a row. The index retreated to 66.7 in April from 75 in March and 78.9 in February.
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) represents nearly 400 electrical, medical imaging, and radiation therapy manufacturers. Our combined industries account for more than 400,000 American jobs and more than 7,000 facilities across the U.S. Domestic production exceeds $117 billion per year. Our industry is at the forefront on electrical safety, reliability, resilience, efficiency, and energy security.
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