August EPI Surges Again & Maintains Hot Pace

The EPI's monthly index increased +0.2% in August while YOY total index jumped +1.5% to 7.8% Distribution equipment and switchgear were also up big.

Powered in large part by big-time increases in Building Wire & Cable (+19.6% YOY) and Power Wire & Cable (+27.6%), Electrical Marketing's Electrical Produce Index remain way over its MTM (month-to-month) averages of +0.2% MTM and +2.7%YOY (year-over-year), respectively. The EPI's monthly index increased +0.2% in August while YOY total index jumped +1.5% to 7.8% Distribution equipment and switchgear were also up big.