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Construction Material Costs Climb 7.4% Over 12 Months

Construction Material Costs Climb 7.4% Over 12 Months

Arlington, VA, October 11, 2018—The cost of many products used in construction climbed 7.4% over the past year due to double-digit increases in commonly-used construction materials, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new Labor Department data.

Merchant Wholesaler Sales Rose 9.2% YOY in August

Merchant Wholesaler Sales Rose 9.2% YOY in August

Washington, DC, October 10, 2018—August 2018 sales of merchant wholesalers were $511.1 billion, up 0.8% from the revised July level and were up 9.2% from the August 2017 level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Producer Prices Ticked Up in September

Producer Prices Ticked Up in September

Washington, DC, October 10, 2018—The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.2% in September, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Torlys to Exhibit at Domotex USA

Torlys to Exhibit at Domotex USA

Chicago, IL, October 10, 2018—Hannover Fairs USA, the organizer of Domotex USA, has announced that Torlys has signed on to exhibit at Domotex USA 2019 in Atlanta from February 28 to March 2.