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