mand is off 10 percent. (Plastics & Rubber Products) is that optimistic?how about this one?Prices continue to rise, while business limps along at last year's pace. (Nonmetallic Mineral Products)and then of course, the first two which also express inflationary fears.i think my statement was a very realistic expression of the data.also note that Our plants are working 24/7 to meet production