News from April 2018


Paper industry Q1 net sales up 4.6%

The paper industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 4.6 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Primary metals industry Q1 net sales up 8.5%

The primary metals industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 8.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Nonferrous metals industry Q1 net sales up 7.2%

The nonferrous metals industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 7.2 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Transportation equipment industry Q1 net sales up 5.4%

The transportation equipment industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 5.4 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Wood products industry Q1 net sales up 15.5%

The wood products industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 15.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Scientific research and development services industry Q1 net sales up 9.3%

The scientific research and development services industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 9.3 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Foundries industry Q1 net sales up 5%

The foundries industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Nonmetallic mineral products industry Q1 net sales up 5%

The nonmetallic mineral products industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Pharmaceuticals and medicines industry Q1 net sales up 2.2%

The pharmaceuticals and medicines industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 2.2 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Wood products industry Q1 net sales up 15.5%

The wood products industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 15.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Aerospace products and parts industry Q1 net sales up 9.4%

The aerospace products and parts industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 9.4 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Nondurable manufacturing industry Q1 net sales up 5.9%

The nondurable manufacturing industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 5.9 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Food industry Q1 net sales up 2.6%

The food industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 2.6 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Retail trade industry Q1 net sales up 5.6%

The retail trade industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 5.6 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Nondurable manufacturing industry Q1 net sales up 5.9%

The nondurable manufacturing industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 5.9 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Publishing industries Q1 net sales up 12%

The publishing industry's net sales, excluding online publishing in the first quarter of 2018 were up 12 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Durable manufacturing industry Q1 net sales up 5.5%

The durable manufacturing industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 5.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Electrical equipment, appliances and components industry Q1 net sales down 1.3%

The electrical equipment, appliances and components industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were down 1.3 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Chemicals industry Q1 net sales up 1.9%

The chemicals industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 1.9 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Primary metals industry Q1 net sales up 8.5%

The primary metals industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 8.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.