The manufacturing industry grew slightly over the year, adding 400 jobs (+0.1 percent). Job gains were in the durable goods sector (+600 jobs, +0.2 percent). While the nondurable goods sector experienced job losses (-200 jobs-0.2 percent). Most of the strength in manufacturing was centered in transportation and equipment manufacturing (+1,800 jobs), while losses occurred in computer and electronic product manufacturing; paper manufacturing; and plastics and rubber product manufacturing (-700 jobs each).
