A PMI over 50 signals expansion in the manufacturing sector.
Among the PMI sub-indices, the new orders index rose from the previous month and remained over 50.
The production volume index increased and stayed over the 50-point mark, showing expansion for the tenth month in a row.
The employment index rose for the third month in a row.
Delivery times were longer than in November.
The gauge of purchased inventories climbed for the eighth month in a row.