A PMI over 50 signals expansion in the manufacturing sector.
Among the PMI sub-indices, the new orders index climbed from the previous month and remained over 50.
The production volume index also rose and stayed over the 50-point mark, showing expansion for the 12th month in a row.
The employment index increased, and showed growth for the fifth month in a row.
Delivery times were longer than in January.
The gauge of purchased inventories climbed for the 10th month straight, and was over 50.
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