ISM respondents are saying:
- "A continued weak dollar is increasing the cost of components purchased overseas. It is going to force us to increase our selling prices to our customers." (Transportation Equipment)
- "We continue to see significant inflation across nearly every type of chemical raw material we purchase." (Chemical Products)
- "Our plants are working 24/7 to meet production demands." (Fabricated Metal Products)
"Prices continue to rise, while business limps along at last year's pace." (Nonmetallic Mineral Products) - "Overall demand is off 10 percent." (Plastics & Rubber Products)
Source: ISM
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