August 1, 2008

United Stationers Inc., Deerfield, IL, master distributor of business, janitorial/breakroom and industrial products, reported sales in the second quarter 2008 were up 9.7% to $1.25 billion.
 
Seven percent of the growth rate came from ORS Nasco, which was acquired in December 2007.
 
Sales were up nearly 14.4% in the janitorial/breakroom category, up modestly in office products and technology, and partially offset by an 8% decrease in furniture sales.
 
Sales in the first half 2008 rose 7.3% increase over the prior year, with 6.6% related to ORS Nasco.
 
Our supplier and reseller partners continue to tell us that the marketing and distribution services we offer as a wholesaler are even more critical during times of slow growth, high fuel costs …