Profile sections include data on U.S. manufacturer shipments and imports, end-use markets, distribution channels and exports, factors affecting demand, plant operating ratios and profitability, the competitive environment, and a review of the leading manufacturers and marketers. Summaries point to the pertinent industry trends and leading competitor strategies.

1. U.S. MANUFACTURER SALES (1987-current year and 5-year forecast)

• Executive summary
• Total U.S. shipments and share of total construction material shipments
• Total U.S. imports, share of manufacturer sales, and by major country of origin
• Shipments and imports by product type in dollars and units
• Average product prices and price index trends

• Summary of major findings:
• Residential and nonresidential markets
• New construction and remodeling markets
• Home center and other channel sales
• Total U. S. exports, by product type, and by major country of destination
• Factors affecting demand: construction spending by building type; total housing demand, starts, and permits; price, size, and characteristics of new housing units; household demographics; and mortgage interest rates and personal income

• Summary of major findings
• Payroll and material costs percent total plant revenues
• Material cost price trends
• Employment and wage trends
• Labor productivity indicators
• Capital expenditures
• Gross plant profit margins

• Summary of major findings
• Number of plants and average facility revenues
• Sales, profit margins, and market shares for leading manufacturers
• Profiles and recent developments for leading manufacturers.

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