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

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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 2012 pricing levels are compared with first quarter 2013, and fourth quarter 2012 with first quarter 2013.

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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
• Metal Valves (not fluid power)
• Personal Safety Equipment & Clothing
• 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

Other Related Electrical

• Lighting Fixtures
• Nonferrous Wire & Cable
• Fabricated Ferrous Wire & Cable

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

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

Gases/Welding

• Industrial Gases
• Welding Machinery/ Equipment

Paper

• Pulp, Paper & Allied Products (overall)
• Sanitary Paper Products
• Boxes
• Packaging Products from Plastic

HVACR/Plumbing

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

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