Heat Treat Today has gathered the four heat treat industry-specific economic indicators for October 2025. The October industry-specific economic indicators slowed after an intense upward surge was anticipated in September but still reflects anticipated growth for the heat treating industry.
October’s industry-specific economic indicators showed three indices in growth with one index dipping into contraction. The Inquiries stayed in growth, lowering to 50.6 (from 60 in September). Bookings held position in growth at 50.7 (down from 64.4 in September). The Backlog index slipped into contraction at 47.5 (down from 59.3 in September). Finally, the Health of the Manufacturing Economy index remained in growth at 52.8 (compared to 58.4 in September).
The graphs overall suggest that the undercurrent of growth, which began in late summer, is holding steady as we enter the fall season.
The results from this month’s survey (September) 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 July to August: 50.6
- Anticipated change in Value of Bookings from July to August: 50.7
- Anticipated change in Size of Backlog from July to August: 47.5
- Anticipated change in Health of the Manufacturing Economy from July to August: 52.8
Data for October 2025
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 started being collected in June 2023. If you would like to participate in the monthly survey, please click here to subscribe.
