material costs

Weak sales to hit Suzuki profits

BBC Finance  Fri, 10/31/2008 - 3:26am

Carmaker Suzuki issues a profit warning, blaming falling sales, the strong yen and higher material costs.



 

Material costs dent Tata Motors

BBC Finance  Wed, 07/30/2008 - 11:08am

India's biggest vehicle maker, Tata Motors, sees net profits fall 30% due to high material costs and losses on foreign exchange rates.



 

Rising Material Costs Driving Up Home Building Prices in Austin

KEYE - CBS 42  Mon, 07/07/2008 - 4:40pm

Building materials have seen a dramatic price increase in the last three months, meaning its costing more to build or buy a new home.