US LBM Adds Five Companies in Minnesota & the Dakotas
The companies will continue to operate with their existing names under the common banner of NexGen.
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December 2015
US Foods to Acquire Dierks Waukesha
Acquisition strengthens company’s presence in the Upper Midwest.
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Technology Propels Integrated Supply
Advancements help distributors find more cost savings for customers.
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Canadian New Housing Construction Investment Up 4.3% in October
Apartment and apartment-condominium buildings led the increase, rising 27.6 percent.
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ISA Distributor, Manufacturer Growth Slows in November
Distributor Index decreased to 54.2 and the Manufacturer Index decreased to 54.5.
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Real GDP Up 2% in 3Q
Real GDP increase follows second-quarter increase of 3.9 percent.
Real GDP Up 2% in 3Q Read More »
Boise Cascade Agrees to Buy Georgia-Pacific’s Engineered Lumber Business
Georgia-Pacific’s engineered lumber business to sell for $215 million.
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Interline Brands CEO to Retire
Ken Sweder will succeed Michael Grebe as CEO.
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Peer Feedback: Conquering the Chaos of Manufacturer Visits
Proactive planning around visits can make them more effective.
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Canadian Wholesale Sales Down in October
The food, beverage and tobacco subsector recorded the largest decrease.
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Chicago Fed National Activity Index Down in November
The index’s three-month moving average, CFNAI-MA3, decreased to -0.20 in November.
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El Nino Likely to Disrupt 1Q
Distributors should create contingency plans to deal with potential impact.
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Atlas Copco to Acquire Capitol Research Equipment
Acquisition strengthens company’s presence in the global vacuum market.
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Beacon Roofing Supply Acquires Roofing & Insulation Supply
Acquisition bolsters company’s insulation and roofing businesses.
Beacon Roofing Supply Acquires Roofing & Insulation Supply Read More »
Rexel Names General Manager of Rexel France
Vincent Demange appointed to position.
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Jameson Acquired by Private Equity Firm
Manufacturer to be combined with Huskie Tools.
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US LBM Holdings to Acquire Parker’s Building Supply
Acquisition expands company’s presence in Texas and California.
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DistributionNOW Acquires Updike Supply
Acquisition strengthen company’s offerings.
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October Construction Production Up in Europe
Production in the construction sector up 1.1 percent in EA19, 1.2 percent in EU28.
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The Conference Board Leading Economic Index Increases in November
Coincident Economic Index and Lagging Economic Index increased 0.1 percent and 0.3 percent, respectively.
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