Inventories for businesses in the construction materials and supplies industry increase by 850 million, or 1.2 percent, to 71.9 billion in February, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Inventories for businesses in the pesticide, fertilizer and other agricultural chemical manufacturing industry decrease by 38 million, or 0.7 percent, to 5.4 billion in February, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Inventories for businesses in the paint, coating and adhesive manufacturing industry increase by 124 million, or 3.2 percent, to 4 billion in February, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.