The latest industry information from the National Fluid Power Information:
Pneumatic, mobile and industrial hydraulic orders index
Each point on this graph represents the most recent 12 months of orders compared to the previous 12 months of orders. Each point can be read as a percentage. For example, 138.6 (the June 2011 level of the industrial hydraulic series) indicates that industrial hydraulic orders received from July 2010 to June 2011 were 138.6% of the orders received from July 2009 to June 2010. (Base Year 2008 = 100)
Total – Hydraulic and Pneumatic Shipments
This graph of 12-month moving averages shows that in July 2011, both pneumatic shipments and hydraulic shipments increased. (Base Year 2008 = 100)
Shipments – Cumulative year-to-date % change (2011 vs. 2010)