News from October 2017


Wholesale trade industry Q3 net sales up 8%

The wholesale trade industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2017 were up 8 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Plastics and rubber products industry Q3 net sales up 4.5%

The plastics and rubber products industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2017 were up 4.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Telecommunications industry Q3 net sales down 1.8%

The telecommunications industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2017 were down 1.8 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Pharmaceuticals and medicines industry Q3 net sales up 2.7%

The pharmaceuticals and medicines industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2017 were up 2.7 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Professional and technical services, except legal services industry Q3 net sales up 4.3%

The professional and technical services, except legal services industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2017 were up 4.3 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Transportation equipment industry Q3 net sales down 0.3%

The transportation equipment industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2017 were down 0.3 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Computer and electronic products industry Q3 net sales up 2.3%

The computer and electronic products industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2017 were up 2.3 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Aerospace products and parts industry Q3 net sales up 5.7%

The aerospace products and parts industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2017 were up 5.7 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Wholesale trade, nondurable goods industry Q3 net sales up 8.1%

The wholesale trade, nondurable goods industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2017 were up 8.1 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Basic chemicals, resins and synthetics industry Q3 net sales up 2.1%

The basic chemicals, resins and synthetics industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2017 were up 2.1 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Apparel and leather products industry Q3 net sales did not change much

The apparel and leather products industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2017 was unchanged over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Durable manufacturing industry Q3 net sales up 2.4%

The durable manufacturing industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2017 were up 2.4 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Telecommunications industry Q3 net sales down 1.8%

The telecommunications industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2017 were down 1.8 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Retail trade industry Q3 net sales up 4.1%

The retail trade industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2017 were up 4.1 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Iron, steel and ferroalloys industry Q3 net sales up 18.2%

The iron, steel and ferroalloys industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2017 were up 18.2 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Publishing industries Q3 net sales up 8.5%

The publishing industry's net sales, excluding online publishing in the third quarter of 2017 were up 8.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Motion picture and sound recording industries Q3 net sales down 0.4%

The motion picture and sound recording industries' net sales in the third quarter of 2017 were down 0.4 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Publishing industries Q3 net sales up 8.5%

The publishing industry's net sales, excluding online publishing in the third quarter of 2017 were up 8.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Primary metals industry Q3 net sales down 4.1%

The primary metals industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2017 were down 4.1 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Foundries industry Q3 net sales up 0.5%

The foundries industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2017 were up 0.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.