Mouldmaking business activity ends 2020 on a positive note United States Mouldmaking business activity ends 2020 on a positive note The Mouldmaking Index ended on a high note in December in the U.S. thanks to increased readings for both production and new orders. Related Companies (Source: Schulz) United States – The Moldmaking Index ended 2020 on a positive note thanks to a December reading thanks to increased readings for both production and new orders, Gardner Intelligence's Michael Guckes said. The economist says that the last time the Index was at or above this level was in early 2019. This elevated reading was, in part, a result of strong expansionary activity in new orders and production. Furthermore, a growing proportion of survey respondents reported expanding employment and backlog activity.