According to data reported by companies participating in USMTO program, April U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders totaled $372.50 million, which was down 26.6% from March and down 12.6% when compared with $426.44 million reported for April 2012. With year-to-date total of $1,650.91 million, 2013 is down 7.0% compared with 2012. Likewise, Purchasing Manager’s Index dropped below 50 – indicating contraction within manufacturing – but hiring continued to expand throughout the ...This story is related to the following:Trade Associations