Permanent Closures at Major Facilities Hamper Montana's Manufacturing Industry.

The article discusses a 2009-2010 manufacturing survey in Montana, which shows that more than 60 percent of participating manufacturers in the state had decreased production and sales in 2009. Figures on activities such as curtailments of production, elimination of production capacity, and increases in employment are provided. A general outlook for Montana manufacturing in 2010 is presented, including the impact of permanent closures of major manufacturing facilities and food and beverage manufacturers' optimism about 2010.