3Q14 MDM-Baird Distribution Survey: Revenue Growth Hits Two-Year High
Slowdown projected for 4Q, but respondents encouraged by improvement to date in 2014.
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October 2014
Canadian Nonresidential Construction Up 1.2% in 3Q
Total investment rises in five provinces.
Canadian Nonresidential Construction Up 1.2% in 3Q Read More »
European Construction Production Grows in August
Production in the construction sector slightly lower than levels seen a year ago.
European Construction Production Grows in August Read More »
Textron Sales Up 18.1% in 3Q
Industrial sales grew 10.4 percent in the quarter.
Textron Sales Up 18.1% in 3Q Read More »
Canadian Manufacturing Sales Down 3.3 percent in August
First decline of 2014 reverses gains for June and July.
Canadian Manufacturing Sales Down 3.3 percent in August Read More »
Bunzl Sales Up 6% in Third Quarter
Company acquires Dutch distributor De Ridder Groep BV.
Bunzl Sales Up 6% in Third Quarter Read More »
Grainger 3Q Sales up 7%
Profit increased slightly to $1.1 billion year-over-year.
Grainger 3Q Sales up 7% Read More »
Tip: Form Unified Front to Stop Fake Products
Manufacturers and distributors can work together to fight counterfeiting.
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MAPI Outlook: Manufacturing Sector Suffers Setback
Composite index decreases to 67 from 71 in July.
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Surveys Show Business Leaders’ Growing Confidence in Economy
IMI tracks a wide array of data and economic resources to triangulate and validate our market models. Here are some of the trends we see.
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Industrial Production Up 1% in September
Index advances at annual rate of 3.2 percent for third quarter.
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Praxair Announces Pricing Changes
Price increases for packaged gases up to 10 percent.
Praxair Announces Pricing Changes Read More »
Avnet Sales Grow 7.8% in First Quarter
Profit increased 6 percent.
Avnet Sales Grow 7.8% in First Quarter Read More »
Universal Forest Products Sales Up 9.5% in 3Q
UFPI sees increased sales in all markets, profit up 36.5 percent.
Universal Forest Products Sales Up 9.5% in 3Q Read More »
Danaher Sales Up 4.5% in 3Q
Profit increased 13 percent year-over-year.
Danaher Sales Up 4.5% in 3Q Read More »
Snap-on Sales Up 7% in 3Q
Profit increases 22.6 percent in third quarter.
Snap-on Sales Up 7% in 3Q Read More »
Danaher Sells Communications Business to NetScout for $2.6 Billion
Sale includes Danaher’s Tektronix Communications, Fluke Networks and Arbor Networks.
Danaher Sells Communications Business to NetScout for $2.6 Billion Read More »
HD Supply Home Improvement Solutions Expands in California
New 46,000-square-foot store is HD Supply division’s 12th location.
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August Manufacturing and Trade Inventories, Sales Up 4.5%
U.S. Census Bureau estimates shipments at $1,353.4 billion for the month.
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Producer Price Index Decreases 0.1 Percent in September
Final demand services also down 0.1 percent during the month.
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