Acklands-Grainger Agrees to Acquire WFS Enterprises
WFS has 10 locations in Canada and two in the U.S.
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July 2014
Chicago Fed National Activity Index Down in June
Two of four indicators made positive contributions to the index.
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Canadian Wholesale Sales Up 2.2% in May
By volume, wholesale sales were up 2.2 percent.
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Construction Employment Down in 27 States in June
AGC economist: Employment recovery choppy.
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Latin America Manufacturing Growth Led by Mexico
MAPI forecast calls for manufacturing gains of 2 percent in 2014, 2.1 percent in 2015.
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2Q14 MDM-Baird Distribution Survey: Return to Trend-Line Growth
Companies optimistic about second half of 2014, despite slow first half.
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Conference Board Leading Economic Index Increases in June
Economist: Index signals expanding economy that may accelerate in the second half of the year.
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Snap-on Sales Up 8.2% in 2Q
Repair systems and information group segment increase 13.1 percent year-over-year.
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Watsco 2Q Sales Up 4%
Sales grew in all product segments during the quarter.
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Grainger 2Q Sales Up 4.9%
Profit increased 3.3 percent year-over-year.
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Canadian Nonresidential Construction Down 0.5% in 2Q
Total investment falls in six provinces.
Canadian Nonresidential Construction Down 0.5% in 2Q Read More »
Danaher Sales Up 5% in 2Q
Profit increased 0.9 percent year-over-year.
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MAPI Outlook: Manufacturing Continues on Moderate Growth Trajectory
Composite index increases to 71, its highest level since March 2014.
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Alfa Laval Sales Up 12% in 2Q
Profit increased 23.6 percent year-over-year.
Alfa Laval Sales Up 12% in 2Q Read More »
Sandvik Sales Down 6% in 2Q
Profit fell 18 percent for the quarter.
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United Rentals Revenue Up 6.2% in 2Q
Rental revenue increased 17 percent in the quarter.
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Universal Forest Products Sales Up 4.6% in 2Q
UFPI benefited from a more stable lumber market in the second quarter and improved weather conditions.
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Pool Corp. Sales Up 7% in 2Q
Profit for the pool distributor climbed 11 percent.
Pool Corp. Sales Up 7% in 2Q Read More »
May Construction Production Grows in Europe
Construction production increased 1.5 percent in the euro area and 1.6 percent in the EU28.
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