April industrial production lags
Industrial production decreased 0.5 percent in April after having increased 0.3 percent in March and 0.9 percent in February.
Manufacturing output moved down 0.4 percent in April after a decline of 0.3 percent in March. The index for utilities decreased 3.7 percent in April, as heating demand fell back to a more typical seasonal level after having been elevated in March because of unusually cold weather.
After having increased substantially in February and March, the production of consumer goods decreased 0.6 percent in April. The production of durable consumer goods moved down 0.8 percent; among the major components of this category, home electronics posted a small gain, but decreases were recorded by automotive products; appliances, furniture, and carpeting; and miscellaneous durables.
INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY MAGAZINE
The March/April issue of Industrial Supply magazine features an in-depth cover story about Joyce Lansdale and Vallen. Plus, we're featuring articles by contributing writers Dirk Beveridge, Frank Hurtte, and David Kahle, as well as interviews with numerous product and distribution industry experts.
