COPPER PRICES HAVE MORE than tripled over the past four years and aren't showing any signs of backing off-even though supply growth has stalled-which is making life miserable for commodity metals buyers."Business,in general,has increased-up approximately 20% in 2005 with an anticipated additional 10% growth in 2006," says Joanne Gregg,product manager at aftermarket auto parts maker Bergstrom Parts in Rockford,111."But,increases in copper pricing(are)playing havoc with the market."
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