Heat Treat Today has gathered the four heat treat industry-specific economic indicators for June 2026. The results suggest continued growth across the heat treat industry, though at a more measured pace than the elevated levels seen during the spring months.
May’s data points to anticipated expansion in all four indicators, with each remaining above the growth threshold. Inquiries are projected at 54.0 (from 63.0 in May). Bookings are expected to hold steady in growth territory at 60.0 (up from 57.5 in May). The Backlog index is giving strong signals at 61.0 (up from 60.7 in May). Meanwhile, the Health of the Manufacturing Economy index forecasts an optimistic rise to 65.0 (up from 57.1 in May), its strongest reading recorded during the past 12 months.
June’s indicators suggest suppliers continue to anticipate favorable business conditions in the month ahead. While inquiry activity is expected to moderate from the elevated levels reported earlier this year, strong bookings and sustained backlog growth point to ongoing demand and a healthy pipeline of work. The sharp improvement in manufacturers’ outlook for the broader economy further reinforces expectations that heat treaters will continue to benefit from steady activity across key markets as the industry moves into the second half of 2026.
The results from this month’s survey (June) are as follows: numbers above 50 indicate growth, numbers below 50 indicate contraction, and the number 50 indicates no change:
- Anticipated change in Number of Inquiries from May to June: 54.0
- Anticipated change in Value of Bookings from May to June: 60.0
- Anticipated change in Size of Backlog from May to June: 61.0
- Anticipated change in Health of the Manufacturing Economy from May to June: 65.0
Data for June 2026
The four index numbers are reported monthly by Heat Treat Today and made available on the website.
Heat Treat Today’s Economic Indicators measure and report on four heat treat industry indices. Each month, approximately 800 individuals who classify themselves as suppliers to the North American heat treat industry receive the survey. Above are the results. Data collection began in June 2023. If you would like to participate in the monthly survey, please click here to subscribe.
