FPA 'Pulse of the Industry' Report, Q3 2023

The focus of the report is principally short-term, looking at the third quarter 2023 versus the second quarter 2023 and versus the same period a year ago (third quarter 2022). Completion of the survey is voluntary. The ‘Pulse of the Industry’ is intentionally broad in scope, examining relative performance for net sales, volume, profitability, inventory levels, capital spending, and capacity utilization. In addition, information is included to examine expectations for sales and volume performance.