EPI Increases 0.4 Percent in June

July 22, 2011
June was a relatively quiet month for price increases, with very few categories changing by more than one percent

It was a relatively quiet month for price increases, with very few categories changing by more than one percent. Motors (+2.5%); fans and blowers (+2.2%); and generators (1.6%); increased the most. Panelboards and switches, circuit breakers and industrial controls all increased 1.1%. Lamps (-2.3%); and power wire and cable (-1.9%) showed the biggest monthly declines.