Acknowledgments

This report was prepared under the general direction of Stephen Andrews,
Assistant Division Chief for Economic Indicator Programs. Within the
Manufactures and Construction Division, the preparation of this report was
performed under the supervision of Kathleen Menth, Chief, Manufacturers'
Shipments, Inventories, and Orders Branch, assisted by Gloria Cable and
Lee Wentela. Other contributing analysts include Clarissa Edwards, Anthony
Figlioli, Joe Haurand, Doris Kling, Catherine Knudsen, Derrick Roy, Sandra
Sollinger, Tempie Whittington, Jessica Young, Alice Miller, Korrey
Blount, and Marvella Hicks. The assistance of Cindy Adams is also
appreciated.

Lillie M. Skinner coordinated the various phases of the publication process
assisted by Enid Winters.

The electronic computer programs were developed under the direction of
Frances Bush, Chief, Current Manufactures Branch, assisted by Alan Bolin,
Jerome Garrett, Ralph Davis, Loretta McKenzie, and Calvin Spears.

The staff of Administrative and Customer Services Division, Walter C. Odom,
Chief, provided publication planning, design, composition, editorial
review, and printing planning and procurement. Cynthia G. Brooks
coordinated and edited the publication.

Finally, a special acknowledgment is due to the many businesses whose
cooperation was essential to the success of this report.