Automotive Industry: Smooth but Slower Ride Ahead in 2024

View this email online. Technologies | News | Articles | Infocenter | Newsletters | Events | About Us | Suppliers | Advertise February 14, 2024 Automotive Industry: Smooth but Slower Ride Ahead in 2024 That’s the consensus of auto-segment analysts and stamping manufacturers, with a relieved glance in the rearview mirror and a relaxed and mildly optimistic look ahead. Sponsored 10 Secrets You’ll Love from Great Manufacturers Here is how to permanently stop your bad manufacturing habits, even if you’ve tried everything. Learn the 10 Things Great Manufacturers Won’t Do in this whitepaper and become like the best. GIVE ME THE WHITEPAPER >> Metal Stamping Market Expected to Grow by 4.2% CAGR Through 2032 The global metal stamping market, valued at $207.4 billion in 2023, is estimated to surpass $263.18 billion by 2029 and reach $300.34 billion by 2032, registering a CAGR of 4.20% through this period, according to Precedence Research, a market-research provider. 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