Sales and inventories data for wholesaler-distributors in December 2012.
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Local markets require unique knowledge and service capabilities to compete effectively.
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The acquisition of Bergen expands Webb into the New Jersey market.
F.W. Webb to Acquire Bergen Industrial Supply Read More »
The deadline for across-the-board budget cuts is a week away, and the impact could be broad-reaching.
Sequestration: Can Congress & the President Find a Compromise? Read More »
Manufacturing Revival Radio talks with Robert Atkinson of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation.
MSC will pay $550 million to expand its footprint in Canada and the U.S.
Behind the Deal: MSC to Buy Barnes Distribution North America Read More »
Distribution segment sales declined 1 percent from 2011.
Barnes Group Sales Up 5.2% in 2012 Read More »
With the acquisition, MSC gains a broader footprint in the U.S. and Canada and access to an established vendor-managed inventory system.
MSC to Acquire Barnes Distribution North America Read More »
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Fourth-quarter sales were up 3.9 percent.
Encore Wire 2012 Sales Fall 9.2% Read More »
The Coincident Economic Index and Lagging Economic Index both increased 0.4% for the month.
Conference Board Leading Economic Index Rises in January Read More »
Brady also reported plans to change its organizational structure.
Brady Corp. Organic Sales Fall 3.1% in 2Q Read More »
The alliance will operate under the name Sourcepoint Industrial to serve cross-border customers in North America.
Kaman Industrial Technologies, Wajax Industrial Components Form Strategic Alliance Read More »
Losses were $62.6 million, compared to a 2011 loss of $4.6 million.
Lawson Products Sales Fall 7.8% in 2012 Read More »
By tracking trends, it’s possible to match expenses and cost-to-serve with the business, without fuss or emotions.
Why the Trend is Your Friend Read More »
Profit fell 23.1 percent to $456.3 million.
Fluor Sales Up 17.9% in 2012 Read More »
Tons sold increased 5.4 percent.
Reliance Steel & Aluminum 2012 Sales Up 3.8% Read More »
In response to European slowdown, Saint-Gobain cut 520 million (US$690 million) in costs.
Saint-Gobain 2012 Sales Up 2.6% Read More »
It’s difficult for a sales team to achieve its objectives if those objectives aren’t clear or if the right tools aren’t available.
Tip: To Achieve Your Sales Objectives, Make Sure Your Objectives are Clear Read More »
The increase follows declines in November and December.
Wholesale Prices Increase 0.2% in January Read More »
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