The Federal Reserve Board’s industrial production index for manufacturing rose 0.7 percent in March.
Chicago Fed Midwest Manufacturing Index Increases 1.9% in March Read More »
Transportation equipment posted an increase of 5.9 percent, the largest increase for the month.
New Orders for Durable Goods Up 0.7% in March Read More »
All Parker Hannifin segments reported a double-digit increase in sales and order levels.
Parker Hannifin Fiscal Third-Quarter Sales Up 23.9% Read More »
Manufacturers remark on raw material cost increases in latest earnings releases.
Price Increases Don’t Appear to Be Going Away Anytime Soon Read More »
ITW organic growth was 11.7 percent.
Illinois Tool Works Sales Up 17.4% in First Quarter Read More »
In the deal, Lawson Software would become part of Infor.
Infor Affiliate Agrees to Buy Lawson Software Read More »
Organically, sales for the electrical and fasteners distributor increased 13 percent.
Anixter Sales Improve 19% in First Quarter Read More »
Organic growth was 9%; sales increase at double-digit rate for 3M in all geographies.
3M Sales Up 15% in First Quarter Read More »
Associated General Contractors analysis: ‘Industry’s employment slump far from over.’
Construction Employment Up in 138 Out of 337 Metro Areas Read More »
Manufacturer faced increasing raw material costs in the first quarter.
Carlisle Sales Grow 27% in First Quarter Read More »
Profit for the manufacturer of bearings and bearing components was $3.9 million.
General Bearing Sales Up 54% in 2010 Read More »
Sales increased for the manufacturer of building products in spite of continued declines in single-family housing starts.
Builders FirstSource Records 1Q Loss of $21.2M Read More »
Timken’s sales increase reflects higher demand, and increases in material surcharges and pricing.
Timken Sales Up 37% in First Quarter Read More »
The specialty paper manufacturer recorded a loss of $1.4 million for the period.
Wausau Paper Sales Decline 3% in 1Q Read More »
Industrial sales increased 41 percent in the first quarter, primarily a result of increased wind sales.
Hexcel 1Q Sales Increase 26% Read More »
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Challenges remain, but confidence is building in latest distributor benchmarking survey.
MDM/Baird Survey: Distributor Sales Beating Expectations Read More »
Long-time industry expert Mike Workman says that many distributors have “bought their bottom lines” through rebates for decades. But some manufacturers are changing their approach to rebates to better align their growth goals with distributors.
In many sectors of wholesale distribution, rebates have been a foundation for how the manufacturer-distributor relationship is defined. But those relationships are shifting and the demands manufacturers are placing on their distributor partners are shifting, as well.
Since the end of the recession, manufacturers are …
Manufacturers Rethink Rebate Structure Read More »
Sales and inventories data for wholesaler-distributors in Feb. 2011.
Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: February 2011 Read More »
Keep perspective on the impact of recent global events.
Commentary: Opportunity from Uncertainty in Today’s Roller Coaster Markets Read More »
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