May 17, 2009 - Modern Distribution Management

May 17, 2009

MAPI Report: Economy Showing Signs For 2010 Recovery

Inflation-adjusted gross domestic product, which grew by a miniscule 1.1% in 2008, will decline 2.9% in 2009 before rebounding to 1.9% growth in 2010, according to the latest Manufacturers Alliance/MAPI Quarterly Economic Forecast.
 
The GDP forecast for 2009 is lower than the previously anticipated 2.1% decline for this year projected in the February 2009 release.
 
We are in a severe global recession where manufacturing is taking the brunt of the decline. Fortunately, we are starting to see signs of economic conditions beginning to stabilize, said Daniel J. Meckstroth, Manufacturers Alliance/MAPI chief economist. “We expect that the eventual recovery will be sluggish due to continued deleveraging by consumers as they move away from …

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Stock Bankruptcy Filing: More Layoffs and Closures to Come

As part of its filing for Ch. 11 bankruptcy protection, Raleigh, NC-based Stock Building Supply will slash an additional 2,220 jobs and close more locations. According to a court filing, the distributor will reject 210 leases where the company has already ceased or plans to cease operations. That number could grow.
 
In its fiscal year ended July 31, 2008, Stock recorded a $744 million loss. It had $3.5 billion in sales. The distributor filed for Ch. 11 bankruptcy protection May 6, 2009.
 
The company reported in its filing that it will retain 5,000 jobs, down from 7,220 who are currently employed.
 
"Without the restructuring and relief provided by the Plan and the additional investments into the business, Stock likely faces a liquidation, which …

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