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Factory production increased in July at the fastest pace in five months as capital spending climbed and motor vehicle demand surged, indicating the industry is helping propel the U.S. economy.

Manufacturing activity in the New York region expanded at a slower pace in August, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said Aug.15.

Factory orders increased 1.1% in June, the biggest gain in three months, the Commerce Department reported Aug. 5.

U.S. factory activity expanded in July at the fastest pace in more than three years, the Institute for Supply Management reported Aug. 1.

Manufacturing activity in the Philadelphia Region expanded in July, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said July 17.

American factories, propelled by the strongest orders of the year, sustained gains in June and are poised to be part of the rebound in economic growth.

Growth at U.S. factories held in June near the fastest pace of the year, a sign that manufacturing helped boost the economy in the second quarter.

Business activity in the Chicago area expanded at a slower pace in June from the prior month, according to The Institute for Supply Management-Chicago Inc.

Manufacturing activity in the Philadelphia Region expanded in June, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said June 19.

Factory orders increased for a third consecutive month, rising 0.7% in April, the Commerce Department reported June 3.