Largest gains in Canada were in transportation equipment, primary metal and chemical industries.
Canadian Manufacturing Sales Up 1.7% in November Read More »
Profit fell 25.3 percent to $181.1 million.
Parker Hannifin Sales Flat in 2Q Read More »
Profit decreased 3.7 percent to $1.4 billion.
Schlumberger Sales Up 5.3% in Fourth Quarter Read More »
Increased indirect costs and a reluctance to refuse out-of-scope work may be partly to blame for federal contractor profit drop.
Survey: Budget Reductions Hit Federal Contractor Revenues, Profitability Read More »
The fourth-quarter MDM-Baird Distribution Survey results show growing optimism but still some uncertainty for 2013.
Choppy Activity in December Takes Toll on 4Q Distributor Results Read More »
The December 2012 rate is 12 percent above the prior month.
Housing Starts in December Up 37% YOY Read More »
Fastenal opened 80 new stores and installed 13,642 new industrial vending machines in 2012.
Fastenal 2012 Sales Up 13.3% Read More »
CCI will be integrated into SupplyCore Technology Group.
SupplyCore Acquires Community Collaboration & Integration Read More »
Some distributors have reaped the benefits of social media in very tangible ways.
Tip: Don’t Underestimate Social Media Read More »
FORTUNE 100 list is based on employee feedback, company practices and culture.
Grainger Named to FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For List Read More »
Verallia North America is the second largest glass container manufacturer in the U.S.
Saint-Gobain Agrees to Sell Varallia NA for $1.7B Read More »
The increase was led by higher spending for commercial and industrial buildings.
Canadian Non-Residential Construction Spending Up 1% in 4Q Read More »
For the fourth quarter, total industrial production moved up 1 percent.
Industrial Production Up 0.3% in December Read More »
MAPI: After a difficult 2012, the outlook for Latin American manufacturing brighter for 2013.
Manufacturing in Latin America to Grow 4% in 2013 Read More »
Many distributors dont have enough debt, author Brent Grover says.
3 Considerations for Using Debt to Fund Growth Read More »
The trend for construction markets is positive, with the exception of the public sector.
Report: Firms Optimistic about Private-Sector Construction Markets Read More »
Prices for finished goods fell 0.8 percent in November
Wholesale Prices Fall 0.2% in December Read More »
Create value by acting on opportunities beyond product to grow net profitability sustainably.
Additional Value Creation: The Real Bottom-Line Drivers in Distribution Read More »
Founder of the Reshoring Initiative explains the hidden costs of offshoring.
Podcast: Manufacturing in the U.S. Cheaper than in China Read More »
Many articles from the past month have been focused on trends distributors should track in the new year.
Recommended Reading: Articles Highlight What Distributors Can Expect in 2013 Read More »
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