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Price Increases April 2023: Manufacturer Letters by Trade
13 manufacturer price-increase letters from 11 brands take effect in April 2023, grouped by trade. Every row links to the original letter.
13letters
11brands
4trades
7.8%median stated increase
By trade: Electrical Supply (6) · Fire Sprinkler & Fire Protection (5) · Drywall (1) · Fencing (1)
Electrical Supply (6) Electrical April 2023 →
| Effective | Brand | Products | Increase | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2023 | 3M | Womack Electric Supply's Market Watch listed a price increase from 3M, effective April 1, 2023 (notification dated March 28, 2023). The listing does not state a percentage. | see letter | Original letter · Womack Electric Supply |
| Apr 3, 2023 | Atkore | Womack Electric Supply's Market Watch listed a price increase from Atkore, effective April 3, 2023 (notification dated March 30, 2023). The listing does not state a percentage. | see letter | Original letter · Womack Electric Supply |
| Apr 3, 2023 | Western Tube | Womack Electric Supply's Market Watch listed a price increase from Western Tube, effective April 3, 2023 (notification dated March 30, 2023). The listing does not state a percen… | see letter | Original letter · Womack Electric Supply |
| Apr 17, 2023 | Intermatic | Womack Electric Supply's Market Watch listed a price increase from Intermatic, effective April 17, 2023 (notification dated February 17, 2023). The listing does not state a perc… | see letter | Original letter · Womack Electric Supply |
| Apr 25, 2023 | Atkore | Womack Electric Supply's Market Watch listed a price increase from Allied Tube, effective April 25, 2023 (notification dated April 24, 2023). The listing does not state a percen… | see letter | Original letter · Womack Electric Supply |
| Apr 25, 2023 | Western Tube | Womack Electric Supply's Market Watch listed a price increase from Western Tube, effective April 25, 2023 (notification dated April 24, 2023). The listing does not state a perce… | see letter | Original letter · Womack Electric Supply |
Fire Sprinkler & Fire Protection (5) Fire Protection April 2023 →
| Effective | Brand | Products | Increase | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2023 | Zurn | Core & Main Fire Protection notice (March 16, 2023): Zurn has announced the below average increases effective April 1, 2023. Lines: Wilkins – 3%-7%; Commercial Brass – 2.5%. | 3%-7%, 2.5% | Original letter · Core & Main Fire Protection |
| Apr 3, 2023 | General Air Products | Core & Main Fire Protection notice (February 24, 2023): General Air Products has announced the below increases effective April 3, 2023. Lines: Riser Mounted Compressors – 4% - 9… | see letter | Original letter · Core & Main Fire Protection |
| Apr 4, 2023 | Stanley Black & Decker | Core & Main Fire Protection notice (February 24, 2023): Stanley Black & Decker has announced a 5.5% weighted increase effective April 4, 2023. | 5.5% | Original letter · Core & Main Fire Protection |
| Apr 14, 2023 | Metraflex | Core & Main Fire Protection notice (March 3, 2023): Metraflex has announced an approximate 4% on all products effective April 14, 2023. | 4% | Original letter · Core & Main Fire Protection |
| Apr 17, 2023 | Wheatland Tube | Convoy Supply (US) bulletin: American Tube and Pipe & Wheatland Tube have increased prices as below and new pricing will take effect on April 17, 2023 for all products. | 10% | Original letter · Convoy Supply (US) |
Drywall (1) Drywall & Interiors April 2023 →
| Effective | Brand | Products | Increase | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2023 | EB Metal/Super Stud | Steel products Super Stud letter dated March 10, 2023: prices up by a minimum of 10% on all steel products on deliveries on or after April 3, 2023. |
minimum 10% | Original letter · Kamco Supply (New York) |
Fencing (1) Fencing April 2023 →
| Effective | Brand | Products | Increase | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2023 | American Tube and Pipe | Convoy Supply (US) bulletin: American Tube and Pipe & Wheatland Tube have increased prices as below and new pricing will take effect on April 17, 2023 for all products. | 10% | Original letter · Convoy Supply (US) |
Frequently asked questions
Which manufacturers are raising prices in April 2023?
13 letters from 11 brands across 4 trades take effect in April 2023. The first: 3M (Apr 1, 2023); Zurn (Apr 1, 2023, 3%-7%, 2.5%); Atkore (Apr 3, 2023).
How big are the April 2023 price increases?
6 letters state a percentage: the median is 7.8% and the middle half fall between 5% and 10% (ranges counted at their midpoint).
Which trades have the most April 2023 increases?
Electrical Supply (6), Fire Sprinkler & Fire Protection (5), Drywall (1), Fencing (1).
Can I get these dates in my calendar?
Yes: subscribe to the all-letters calendar feed. Each letter is an all-day event on its effective date. 15% of the April 2023 letters take effect on the 1st.