Chicago Fed National Activity Index Down in November
The three-month moving average, CFNAI-MA3, remained level from October to November.
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December 2011
Conference Board Leading Economic Index Up 0.5% in November
Economist: Risk of downturn in the near term has receded.
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McJunkin Red Man to Buy Australian Company
OneSteel Piping Systems is a diversified industrial company serving customers in oil and gas, mining and mineral processing.
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Economic Growth to Slow in Canada
Concerns over commodity prices, slowing global growth create challenges for sustained growth in Canada.
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H.B. Fuller to Buy Forbo’s Industrial Adhesives Business
Acquisition increases H.B. Fuller's presence in Europe and China.
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Manufacturers’ Plans for Supply Chain Improvements in 2012
Supplier performance management and supply base rationalization are among the plans for better operations, ISM reports.
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Tip: Don’t Confuse Communications with Marketing
Make sure the person overseeing corporate communications has the right skill set to protect your image.
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Actuant Sales Up 23% in 1Q
Core industrial segment sales grew 13 percent for the quarter.
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Decrease in Brazilian Factory Output May Slow Growth in 2012
MAPI forecast: Manufacturing output in Latin America will grow 2.5% in 2011, 4.4% in 2012.
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The Potential Impact of Consolidation on Channel Strategy
Manufacturers reviewing how they use their distribution partners as channels consolidate.
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November Housing Starts Up 9.3% Over October
The number of permits for privately owned housing units in November grew 5.7% over the previous month.
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Singer Equities Changes Hands
AEA Investors and management have acquired the industrial rubber products holding company from LLR Partners.
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Sonepar Canada to Acquire Dixon Electric
Dixon will join Sonepar Canada's Ontario division.
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DXP Enterprises Agrees to Buy C.W. Rod Tool Company
C.W. Rod Tool Co. is a $57 million distributor of cutting tools and other industrial products.
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Power Markets a Bright Spot for Construction in 2012
Economic outlook: Nonresidential construction markets will be strongest in a weak sector.
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Avnet Agrees to Acquire Two Companies
Nexicore and ROUND2 will be integrated into Avnet Integrated Resources.
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United Rentals to Acquire RSC Holdings
The acquisition positions the joint company to better leverage strength in industrial markets and recovery in construction.
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Kaman Acquires Catching FluidPower
With acquisition, Parker Hannifin recognizes Kaman as a reseller of Parker hydraulics, fluid connector & automation products.
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Emerging Technologies for Distributors in 2012
Cloud computing is driving the adoption of technologies that will change how business is done.
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Wholesale Prices Rise 0.3% in November
But for the 12 months ended Nov. 2011, the smallest rise was reported since March 2011.
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