News from January 2018


Management and technical consulting services industry Q4 net sales down 6.7%

The management and technical consulting services industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were down 6.7 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Wholesale trade, nondurable goods industry Q4 net sales up 5.2%

The wholesale trade, nondurable goods industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 5.2 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Scientific research and development services industry Q4 net sales up 18.3%

The scientific research and development services industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 18.3 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Pharmaceuticals and medicines industry Q4 net sales up 2.3%

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

Computer systems design and related services industry Q4 net sales up 9.8%

The computer systems design and related services industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 9.8 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Nonferrous metals industry Q4 net sales down 12%

The nonferrous metals industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were down 12 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Manufacturing industry Q4 net sales up 6.3%

The manufacturing industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 6.3 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Foundries industry Q4 net sales up 1.1%

The foundries industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 1.1 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Transportation equipment industry Q4 net sales up 3.3%

The transportation equipment industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 3.3 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Computer systems design and related services industry Q4 net sales up 9.8%

The computer systems design and related services industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 9.8 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Food and beverage stores industry Q4 net sales down 3%

The food and beverage stores industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were down 3 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Transportation equipment industry Q4 net sales up 3.3%

The transportation equipment industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 3.3 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Beverage and tobacco products industry Q4 net sales down 3.8%

The beverage and tobacco products industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were down 3.8 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Wholesale trade, nondurable goods industry Q4 net sales up 5.2%

The wholesale trade, nondurable goods industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 5.2 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Wholesale trade industry Q4 net sales up 7.4%

The wholesale trade industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 7.4 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Machinery industry Q4 net sales up 12%

The machinery industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 12 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Wholesale trade, durable goods industry Q4 net sales up 10%

The wholesale trade, durable goods industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 10 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Paper industry Q4 net sales up 6.6%

The paper industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 6.6 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Wood products industry Q4 net sales up 18.1%

The wood products industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 18.1 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Aerospace products and parts industry Q4 net sales up 6.9%

The aerospace products and parts industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 6.9 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.