Costs decrease in June

By Staff -- Plant Engineering, 8/1/1998

The Plant Engineering Cost Index (PECI) decreased by 0.2% in June, although there was some movement within each subdivision. Among the components in the facilities index with significant price changes from May to June were copper-based alloy rods, down 7.4% in June; and lumber prices fell by 4% in June and 11.3% below year-earlier prices. The equipment cost index has risen 1.6% from year-ago levels, barely indicating the presence of inflation.

Talkback

We would love your feedback!

Post a comment

» VIEW ALL TALKBACK THREADS

Related Content

• Topics
• Author

Related Content

 

By This Author

• At 60th anniversary celebration, study takes a look at the future
• Storage rack system
• Strip brush
• Rubber hydraulic hose
• Dryer
• » MORE

Sponsored Links