October 22, 2010

These 56 product groups provide a snapshot of inflation trends based on the Producer Price Index from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Third quarter 2010 is compared with third quarter 2009, and second quarter 2010 with third quarter 2010. To access, premium subscribers should ensure they are logged-in to download this pdf report by clicking Download pdf below the product list (link shown after logging in).

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)

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/Bearing

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

Fluid Power

• Fluid Power Eqmt
• Fluid Power Valves

Plastics

• Plastic Resins & Materials

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
• Spec. Cleaning, Polish & Sanitary Products

Packaging

• Boxes
• Label/Wrapper Printing for Packaging
• Packaging & Ind. Converting Paper
• Packaging Products from Plastic

HVAC/Plumbing

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