CEM Supply Inc

09/08/2026

U.S. manufacturing activity expanded for the eighth consecutive month in August, according to the latest ISM Manufacturing PMI.

The PMI registered 54.6%, down from 55.6% in July but still firmly in expansion territory.

Other key measures, including new orders, production and employment, also remained above 50%, although each declined from July. Meanwhile, manufacturers continued to report challenges around pricing volatility, longer lead times, tariffs and slowing supplier deliveries.

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But respondents to the survey cited new and complex challenges.

09/04/2026

Enjoy your weekend everyone - Stay Safe! CEM Supply will be closed on Saturday 9/5 and Monday 9/7 for Labor Day!

09/04/2026

Happy Labor Day weekend from all of us at Power Drive Systems!

Whether you're barbecuing, having a weekend getaway, catching up on projects or doing absolutely nothing, we hope you enjoy this 3-day weekend!

09/03/2026

Cutting headcount won’t fix an inefficient process.

Companies can reduce staff, but if the same reports, approvals, duplicate systems, meetings and inefficient processes remain, the complexity (and its costs) remain too.

That complexity can eat up engineering capacity, planning time, inventory, working capital and management attention.



A better approach is to first simplify, standardize and then automate, freeing up time and resources for customers, problem-solving and improving operations.

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09/01/2026

U.S. economic growth slowed to a 1.5% annual pace in the second quarter, down from 2.1% in Q1.

Despite the slower headline number, several areas showed strength:
✅ Consumer spending increased at a 3.4% annual pace, up from 0.5% in Q1
✅ Business investment outside of housing rose 8.5%
✅ A measure of underlying economic growth increased 4.2%, up from 1.7%
✅ Housing investment increased for the first time since late 2024

Imports rose sharply during the quarter and subtracted 1.64 percentage points from overall GDP growth.

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Consumer spending, however, increased at a healthy annual clip.

08/31/2026

CEM Supply will be closed on Saturday 9/5 and Monday 9/7 for Labor Day!

08/28/2026

And the winners are:: Bob Hout from Elmet, and Gary Collins from Union Pallet - Congratulations guys!! Primal Pizza will be here from 11am until 3pm (or sold out) - Stop in today and check out our doorbuster deals and get entered in our giveaway!

08/27/2026

Production bottlenecks don’t always start on the production floor.

Clear, consistent internal communication can play a major role in keeping manufacturing teams aligned, productive, and prepared for change.

From new technology and process updates to safety initiatives and workforce changes, strong communication helps ensure employees:
✅ Understand company priorities and expectations
✅ Receive consistent information across teams and shifts
✅ Know where to turn with questions
✅ Stay connected to the company’s goals and culture

And the impact can be significant. Miscommunication is estimated to cost U.S. businesses $1.2 trillion each year.

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08/25/2026

Cutting Tool Shipments Jump 31.7% Year-Over-Year in June

U.S. cutting tool shipments reached $270.5 million in June, while first-half 2026 shipments totaled $1.47 billion, up 19.3% compared to the same period last year.

Unit shipments also increased in June, although industry leaders noted that higher raw material costs have played a significant role in the overall dollar growth.

With raw material prices showing signs of leveling off, the cutting tool industry remains poised for growth over the next 10 to 12 months.

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June orders rose by 31.7% year-over-year.

08/24/2026

CEM Summer Deal Days - Friday 8/28 from
11am until 3PM. You're gonna LOVE Primal Pizza -
Stop by before they run out!!