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Wire Pricing Increase - Canada

#204908 01/20/12 07:46 PM

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This one could hurt!!

looks like copper going up 7-8%... and aluminum is jumping 25% and could go much higher!!!

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distributor x #205153 02/02/12 03:34 AM

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another increase in aluminum announced today... 9-10%... and could still go much higher... shortages are predicted!!

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distributor x #205156 02/02/12 01:04 PM

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I rememered a few years ago when copper was a better buy than alum for service conductors btw welcome back distributor x

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distributor x #205158 02/02/12 01:51 PM

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Apparently there is a strike at Alcan which is affecting the supply of aluminum

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