This report was formerly called the Inflation by Commodity Group Report.
These product groups provide a snapshot of inflation trends based on the Producer Price Index from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Fourth quarter 2010 pricing levels are compared with fourth quarter 2011, and third quarter 2011 with fourth quarter 2011. Full-year 2010 pricing levels are compared with full-year 2011. This report is researched and produced by MDM editors.
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Industrial:
- Abrasives
- Adhesives & Sealants
- Metal Cutting Machine Tools
- Metal Forming Machine Tools
- Pumps, Compressors, & Eqmt
- Ind. Material Handling Eqmt
- Ind. Rubber Products, nec
- Ind. Safety Eqmt
- Metal Valves (not fluid 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
Power Transmission & Fluid Power
- Mechanical Power Transmission Eqmt
- Ball & Roller Bearings
- Plain Bearings & Bushings
- Speed Changers, Drives & Gears
- Fluid Power Equipment
- Fluid Power Valves
- Fluid Power Pumps & Parts
- Fluid Power Hose & Tube Fittings
Fasteners
- Nuts, Bolts, Screws, Rivets, Washers (overall)
- Aircraft Fasteners
- Externally Threaded Fasteners
- Internally Threaded Fasteners
- Nonthreaded Metal Fasteners
Tools
- Cutting Tools & Accessories (overall)
- Hand & Edge Tools
- Power-Driven Hand Tools
- Precision Measuring Tools
- Small Cutting Tools
- Tools, Dies, Jigs, Molds, Fixtures
Jan-San & Packaging
- Sanitary Paper Products
- Spec. Cleaning, Polish & Sanitary Products
- Boxes
- Packaging & Ind. Converting Paper
- Packaging Products from Plastics
- Pulp, Paper and Allied Products
Hardware
- Hardware (overall)
- Builders’ Hardware
HVAC/Plumbing
- Air Cond. & Refrigeration Eqmt
- Heating Eqmt
- Plumbing Fixtures & Fittings
Gases/Welding
- Industrial Gases
- Welding Machinery/Equipment
Plastics
- Plastic Resins & Materials
- Plastic Products (overall)
