Chicago Fed National Activity Index Decreases in March
The indexs three-month moving average declined to -0.27.
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April 2015
Report: US LBM Up for Sale
Building materials distributor’s private equity owner seeking $1 billion at auction, according to Reuters.
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February Construction Production Falls in Europe
Production in the construction sector fell by 1.8 percent in EA19 and 1.2 percent in EU28.
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ISA Report Shows Accelerating Growth in March
The Distributor Index increased, but the Manufacturer Index decreased.
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Optimism Wanes in 1Q MDM-Baird Survey
Despite disruptions, respondents expect to increase investment spending in 2015.
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MDM Premium Extra: 2015 State of E-Commerce in Distribution (Webcast transcript)
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Conference Board Leading Economic Index Increases in March
Coincident Economic Index and the Lagging Economic Index increased 0.1 percent and 0.4 percent, respectively.
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United Stationers Appoints COO, CIO
Office, janitorial and breakroom supplies distributor names Connolly, Zelenka to executive positions.
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Avnet Technology Solutions Names VP, Latin America & the Caribbean
Eduardo Barron succeeds Sergio Farache as vice president, Avnet Technology Solutions, Latin America and the Caribbean.
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SKF Sales Up 16.3% in 1Q
Profit decreases 8.6 percent year-over-year in the first quarter.
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US LBM Holdings to Acquire Rosen Materials & Direct Cabinet Sales
Acquisitions expand company’s geographic footprint and product categories.
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Tip: Alter Leadership Styles to Increase Engagement
Take employee differences into account to promote innovative thinking.
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March Housing Starts Increase 2.9% YOY
Privately owned housing starts down 5.7 percent compared with February.
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Grainger Sales Up 2.3% in 1Q
Company also announces capital structure change, plans to hire 400 salespeople.
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Operations Q&A: What’s the Price of Waste?
Waste in warehouses comes in all shapes and sizes.
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MAPI Outlook: Manufacturing Sector Expansion to Slow
Composite index decreases to 64 from 66 in January.
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Canadian Nonresidential Construction Down 1.2% in 1Q
Total investment decreases in eight provinces.
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Horizon Solutions Names President & CEO
Mike Herrmann to succeed Jim Newton and company makes other executive appointments.
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Graybar Names Vice President, Strategic Accounts
Tammy Livers will lead companys strategic accounts organization.
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Universal Forest Products Sales Up 14.3% in 1Q
Company’s net earnings increase 40.8 percent year-over-year.
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