This report was formerly called the Inflation by Commodity Group Report.

This report is researched and produced by MDM editors.

These product groups provide a snapshot of inflation trends based on the Producer Price Index from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. First quarter 2011 pricing levels are compared with first quarter 2012, and fourth quarter 2011 with first quarter 2012.

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Industrial

• Abrasives
• Adhesives & Sealants
• Metal Cutting Machine Tools
• Metal Forming Machine Tools
• Pumps, Compressors, & Eqmt
• Ind. Material Handling Eqmt
• Rubber & Plastic Hose
• Rubber & Plastic Belts & Belting
• Ind. Rubber Products, nec
• Ind. Safety Eqmt
• Metal Valves (not fl uid power)
• Steel Mill Products

Construction

• Softwood Lumber
• Hardwood Lumber
• General Millwork
• Gypsum Products
• Hardboard, Particlebd, Fiberbd
• Plywood
• Plastic Construction Products
• Wood Ties, Siding, Shingles, Shakes

Electrical

• Electrical Machinery & Eqmt
• Electronic Components & Accs
• Integrating and Measuring Instruments
• Motors & Generators
• Wiring Devices
• Transformers & Power Regulators
• Switchgear, Switchboard, etc. Eqmt
• Communications & Related Eqmt
• Electric Lamp Bulbs & Parts
• Nonferrous Wire & Cable
• Fabricated Ferrous Wire & Cable Products

Power Transmission/Bearing

• Mechanical Power Transmission Eqmt
• Ball & Roller Bearings
• Plain Bearings & Bushings
• Speed Changers, Drives &
• Gears

Fluid Power

• Fluid Power Eqmt
• Fluid Power Valves
• Fluid Power Hose/Tube Fittings
• Fluid Power Pumps & Parts
• Fluid Power Actuators/Accum/
• Cylinders

Plastics

• Plastic Resins & Materials
• Plastic Products (Overall)

Fasteners

• Nuts, Bolts, Screws, Rivets,
• Washers (overall)
• Aircraft Fasteners
• Externally Threaded Fasteners
• Internally Threaded Fasteners
• Nonthreaded Metal Fasteners

Hardware

• Hardware (overall)
• Builders’ Hardware

Tools

• Cutting Tools & Accs (overall)
• Hand & Edge Tools
• Power-Driven Hand Tools
• Precision Measuring Tools
• Small Cutting Tools
• Tools, Dies, Jigs, Molds, Fixtures

Gases/Welding

• Industrial Gases
• Welding Machinery/Equipment

Jan-San

• Sanitary Paper Products

Packaging

• Boxes
• Packaging & Ind. Conv. Paper
• Packaging Products from Plastic
• Pulp, Paper and Allied Products

HVAC/Plumbing

• Air Cond. & Refrigeration Eqmt
• Heating Eqmt
• Plumbing Fixtures & Fittings