MDM December 2010 Inflation by Commodity Group
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Monthly Inflation by Commodity Group
Pricing trends for 59 product groups: December 2010
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
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/Bearing
Mechanical Power Transmission Eqmt
Ball & Roller Bearings
Plain Bearings & Bushings
Speed Changers, Drives & Gears
Fluid Power
Fluid Power Eqmt
Fluid Power Valves
This is an eight-page report, featuring graphs for the 59 product groups
below based on the Producer Price Index from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, with analysis by Modern Distribution Management editors. Figures
are provided showing percentage change from the previous month to the
current month; and from the prior-year period vs. the current month.
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
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
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, MDM Analysis Copyright © 2011 by Gale Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Modern Distribution
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SAMPLE
Key
Industrial
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Abrasives
Adhesives & Sealants
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
Metal Forming Maching Tools
Metal Cutting Machine Tools
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
Ind. Material Handling Eqmt
PL
Pumps, Compressors & Eqmt
E
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
SA
M
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
Ind. Rubber Products, nec
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
Metal Valves (not fluid power)
Ind. Safety Eqmt
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
Steel Mill Products
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X%Online
Dec 09:Dec 10
Resources
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, MDM Analysis Copyright © 2011 by Gale Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Modern Distribution
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whatsoever without permission from the publisher. To request permission to copy, republish, or quote material, please call 303-443-5060.
Construction
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Softwood Lumber
Hardwood Lumber
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
Gypsum Products
General Millwork
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
E
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
M
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
SA
Online
Resources
Plastic Construction Products
PL
Hardboard, Particlebd, Fiberbd
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
Online
Resources
Plywood
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
Wood Ties, Siding, Shingles, Shakes
Online
Resources
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, MDM Analysis Copyright © 2011 by Gale Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Modern Distribution
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whatsoever without permission from the publisher. To request permission to copy, republish, or quote material, please call 303-443-5060.
Electrical
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Electrical Machinery & Eqmt*
Electronic Components & Accs.
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
*Electrical Machinery & Eqmt includes all product groups on this page, plus
miscellaneous electrical machinery & eqmt.
Integrating/Measuring Instruments
Motors & Generators
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
PL
E
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
Transformers/Power Regulators
Online
Resources
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
SA
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
M
Wiring Devices
Switchgear, Switchboard, etc. Eqmt
Communications & Related Eqmt
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
Online
Resources
Electric Lamp Bulbs and Parts
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
Online
Resources
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, MDM Analysis Copyright © 2011 by Gale Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Modern Distribution
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Power Transmission/Bearing
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Mech. Power Transmission Eqmt*
Ball & Roller Bearings
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
Online
Resources
*Category encompasses plain bearings & bushings, speed changers, drives & gears plus other eqmt.
Plain Bearings & Bushings
Speed Changers, Drives & Gears
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
PL
E
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
SA
Fluid Power Eqmt*
M
Fluid Power
Online
Resources
Fluid Power Valves
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
*Category encompasses fluid power valves, plus other fluid power eqmt.
Plastics
Plastic Products (Overall)
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
Online
Resources
Plastic Resins & Materials
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
Online
Resources
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, MDM Analysis Copyright © 2011 by Gale Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Modern Distribution
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Fasteners
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Nuts, Bolts, Screws, Rivets, Washers*
Aircraft Fasteners
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
*Category encompasses all fastener groups on this page.
Internally Threaded Fasteners**
Externally Threaded Fasteners**
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
PL
E
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
Online
Resources
SA
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
M
Nonthreaded Metal Fasteners**
**Data for Ext Threaded Fasteners, Int Threaded Fasteners & Nonthreaded Metal Fasteners excludes aircraft fasteners.
Hardware
Hardware*
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
Builders’ Hardware**
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
*Builders Hardware is included in the overall Hardware category..
**Builders Hardware includes: lock units, key blanks, door & window hardware, cabinet hardware, etc.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, MDM Analysis Copyright © 2011 by Gale Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Modern Distribution
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Tools
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Cutting Tools & Accessories*
Hand & Edge Tools
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
Online
Resources
*Cutting Tools & Accessories includes: small cutting tools, precision measuring
tools, and other mach tool attachments & accs.
Precision Measuring Tools
Power-Driven Hand Tools
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
PL
E
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
Online
Resources
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
SA
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
Tools, Dies, Jigs, Molds, Fixtures
M
Small Cutting Tools
Welding Eqmt/Gases
Industrial Gases
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
Welding Machinery & Eqmt
Online
Resources
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, MDM Analysis Copyright © 2011 by Gale Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Modern Distribution
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whatsoever without permission from the publisher. To request permission to copy, republish, or quote material, please call 303-443-5060.
Jan-San
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Sanitary Paper Products
Spec. Cleaning, Polish & Sanitary Products
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
Online
Resources
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
Packaging
Paper Boxes & Containers
Label/Wrapper Printing for Packaging
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
Online
Resources
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10Online
Resources
SA
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
Packaging Products from Plastic
M
Packaging and Ind. Converting Paper
PL
E
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
HVAC & Plumbing
Air Cond. & Refrigeration Eqmt
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
Plumbing Fixtures & Fittings
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
Heating Eqmt
X.X% Nov:Dec
X.X% Dec 09:Dec 10
MDM December 2010 Inflation by Commodity Group
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, MDM Analysis Copyright © 2011 by Gale Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Modern Distribution
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