3M Price Increase

[klingsdesigns]

Just got a call that 3m will increase prices Feb 1st 4-6%. Stock Up.

 

[ExecuPrintGS]

Also heard that avery is going up and will have a price lock for all suppliers so no more competing on price from supplier to supplier...

 

[klingsdesigns]

Not sure if that is a good or bad thing.

 

[Solventinkjet]

FDC and Arlon have both announced increases as well. Sounds like a raw material just got more expensive.

 

[ProColorGraphics]

Hexis went up a little this year, but not that much. They are worth looking into!

 

[2B]

we have seen a price increase on private label and Oracal

 

[flyplainsdrifta]

same here on coro and palram. i think they went up 8 to 10%

 

[Bigdawg]

Don't forget the aluminum price increases...

 

[flyplainsdrifta]

so id assume we can just say errythang went up some percentage? haha

 

[Gino]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't everyone raise their prices from time to time ?? If you're not, you ought to. We just raised our shop hourly rate and I'm gonna try and take a larger markup on materials and supplies across the board.

 

[FatCat]

Yup, was just discussing this with my Fellers rep yesterday. Oracal has some big price increases on their standard 651 and 751 vinyls. For instance, last year a roll of 751 in 24" x 50yd black was $210.50 (book price) and this year has jumped to $243.50. (About a 15% increase...)

 

[equippaint]

The US dollar is way down this year. Any non domestic products or materials are going to cost more now in the USA. It was high 12-18 months ago and had been that way for a while. Gas is creeping up too. I read that the tax cuts may also compound the problem

 

[klingsdesigns]

Typically. I just wanted to let everyone know if they wanted to stock up before the prices went up.

 

[klingsdesigns]

Yup, was just discussing this with my Fellers rep yesterday. Oracal has some big price increases on their standard 651 and 751 vinyls. For instance, last year a roll of 751 in 24" x 50yd black was $210.50 (book price) and this year has jumped to $243.50. (About a 15% increase...)

Whats with fellers not selling 10yd rolls anymore.

 

[klingsdesigns]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't everyone raise their prices from time to time ?? If you're not, you ought to. We just raised our shop hourly rate and I'm gonna try and take a larger markup on materials and supplies across the board.

What was your shop rate and how much did you increase it if you dont mind me asking.

 

[rjssigns]

Haven't used 3M for years, switched to Arlon wrap kits years ago. The $300 bump to use 3M didn't make my installs go any easier or my clients any happier. YMMV