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Why Q4 Feels Slower in Manufacturing

Every year around this time things slow down — and the reason is budgets. Martin Engster on the year-end lull, and why Centerline's slow time is still busy.

Why Q4 Feels Slower in Manufacturing

Every year around this time, things start to slow down. Why? Budgets.

A lot of our customers are close to using up their budget for the year. So they have to stop and plan a new one before they send more work. That's the start of the lull.

But here's the good news: even our slow time right now is busy.

If you have a spindle that's been waiting for the new budget, now is a good time to plan ahead so you're first in line.

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