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Mid-America Business Conditions Index at a Record Low Results are the opposite of those in the year-ago survey by Creighton University. Cardinal Health: The Evolution of a Spinoff Drug distributor's decision to spinoff division was a natural one, according to CEO. One Distributor's Experience in Greening Its Warehouse Payback expected to be more than the initial investment, according to furniture wholesaler's owner. A Few Bright Spots in Economic Picture About a third of companies recently surveyed by McKinsey say they are planning positive strategic moves.

The Year in Distribution: 2008 The economy has officially shifted into lower gear after a turbulent ride in the second half of 2008. This article is an overview of trends and events in the past year in the wholesale distribution sector.   FULL STORY

Distributors Weather Auto Turmoil The slowdown in the auto industry is being felt well beyond the Big Three automakers currently appealing to Congress for help.   FULL STORY

MDM Interview, Part 2: Motion Industries' Focus in 2009 In Part 2 of this interview with Motion Industries President and CEO Bill Stevens, he delves deeper into trends he is seeing in Motion’s core markets, as well as issues distributors face going into 2009.   FULL STORY

BMHC Announces More Closures, Consolidations Building materials company exiting Northern Nevada  FULL STORY EMS Group Acquires Cowboy Valve & Fittings Acquisition adds a product division to EMS offerings.  FULL STORY U.S. Construction Spending in November Down 0.6% From October November total 3.3% below November 2007.  FULL STORY Airgas Buys Great Lakes Oxygen Great Lakes Oxygen has sales of more than $15M.  FULL STORY Purvis Industries Buys Bearing Belt Chain The regional PT/MC distributor has three locations in Nevada, Utah and Arizona.  FULL STORY Cretex Co. Buys Meier Tool & Engineering Minnesota manufacturer will become part of Cretex's Commercial Products Group.  FULL STORY More News...

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Commentary: Five Things to Be Thankful For Many manufacturers and distributors are making tough decisions as the New Year approaches. But it’s important to keep a healthy perspective, manage what you can control, and focus on the future. More...

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