December 16, 2008 - Modern Distribution Management

December 16, 2008

Illinois Tool Works Sales Up 2.4% for 4Q

Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview, IL, reported an operating revenue increase of 2.4% for the three months ended Nov. 30, 2008. Revenue growth was driven by contributions from acquisitions. Base revenues were negative for the three month period as North American and international end markets declined significantly in the month of November. Currency translation also had a negative impact for the three month period.
 
On a segment basis, the Company's three month moving average percentage change for operating revenues, comprised of base revenues, acquisitions/divestitures and currency translation, is provided below:

Industrial Packaging: +1.4%
Power Systems and Electronics: -1.9%
Transportation: +7.6%
Construction Products: -12.6%
Food Equipment: ...

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Canada Manufacturing Revenues Fall in October

Source: Statistics Canada
 
The Canada/U.S. exchange rate, as well as a notable decrease in the price of petroleum and coal products, both affected October's manufacturing results. The change in the exchange rate had a strengthening effect for manufacturers who determine their prices in U.S. dollars. On the other hand, the price of petroleum and coal products dropped 13.5% in October, reducing the value of sales in that industry.

In constant dollars, manufacturing sales decreased 1.8% compared with September, bringing constant dollar sales to their lowest level since December 2001.

In October, 8 of 21 manufacturing industries, accounting for about 40% of total sales, posted decreases.

By Sector

Petroleum and coal ...

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