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OEM and MRO Demand Are Rising Together. The Next Gearbox Constraint May Not Be a Parts Shortage

Industrial gearbox and motor drivetrain operating as maintenance professionals plan repairs and spare parts

A series of industrial earnings reports released over the past several weeks—and capped by Parker Hannifin’s results on August 6—suggests that a potentially important shift is occurring inside the industrial equipment market. Demand is not strengthening only on the new-equipment side. Replacement parts, aftermarket services and MRO purchasing are strengthening at the same time. Parker … Read more

U.S. Manufacturing Accelerates in July—but Slower Deliveries and High Input Prices Raise MRO Risk

Reliability engineer inspecting an industrial gearbox and motor while reviewing maintenance data as manufacturing production increases and supply chain risks grow.

U.S. manufacturing activity accelerated sharply in July, but the same data that point to stronger production also expose a more difficult operating environment for maintenance, reliability and MRO teams. The Institute for Supply Management’s July 2026 Manufacturing PMI report, released August 3, placed the headline index at 55.6 percent—2.3 percentage points above June and its … Read more