According to an article from Industry Week, uncertainty about the U.S. and global economy remains mixed with continued optimism indicated according the Q3 2011 Manufacturing Barometer released by PriceWaterhouse Coopers (PwC). The survey indicates 75% of manufacturers polled expect revenue growth, 20% expect flat performance, and 5% expect sales to decline. The Industry Week report indicates manufacturers remain upbeat about their own companies and have plans to spend accordingly.