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Quarterly Index · July 2026

SunOn Manufacturing Cost Index Q3 2026: Real Data from the Factory Floor

Domestic mold steel down up to 15%. Aluminum ADC12 up 3%. The zinc-aluminum price gap has nearly closed. First-hand procurement data — and the one question to ask your supplier this quarter.

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