U.S. Industrial Production Up 0.8% in December
Capacity utilization increased 0.6 percent to 75.5 percent.
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January 2017
PPG Sales Flat in 2016
Fourth quarter sales down 1.5 percent year-over-year.
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ISA Distributor Growth Up, Manufacturer Growth Down in December
Distributor Index increases to 54.6 and Manufacturer Index decreases to 58.
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Fastenal Sales Up 2.4% in 2016
Number of vending machines grows, while employee and store counts decline.
Fastenal Sales Up 2.4% in 2016 Read More »
November Construction Production Up in Europe
Production in the construction sector up 0.4 percent in both EA19 and EU28.
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MSC Optimistic About 2017 Despite 1Q Sales Dip
Customers investing in capital equipment at end of 2016 boosts long-term outlook.
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Canadian Nonresidential Construction Investment Down 0.7% in 4Q
Quarterly decline was a result of lower spending on commercial and industrial building construction.
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Recommended Reading: Disrupters Prove Need to Engage Customers
Uber, Amazon just two examples of how companies can change the rules.
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Atlas Copco to Split into Two Companies
Company also agreed to acquire a Germany-based construction tools business.
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Newell Brands Agrees to Sell Rubbermaid
Company also acquires Smith Mountain Industries as part of portfolio changes.
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Brighter Days Ahead for U.S. Manufacturing?
Optimism high for domestic manufacturing, but global outlook still weak.
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Air Liquide Launches New Logo, Communications Campaign
New multichannel campaign will focus on digital and social media.
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GNS Wholesale Stationers Agrees to Acquire WA Stationery Wholesalers
Combined business will be the largest office products wholesaler in Western Australia.
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TestEquity Acquires JENSEN Tools + Supply
Acquisition of the Stanley Black & Decker subsidiary expands TestEquity's test, measurement and MRO offerings.
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Producer Price Index Increases in December
Most of the increase is attributable to final demand goods.
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KKR Agrees to Acquire Hitachi Koki
Acquisition will strengthen company's business platform.
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Hydradyne Agrees to Acquire Hydraulic House
Acquisition expands service and repair capabilities to Florida and Alabama markets.
Hydradyne Agrees to Acquire Hydraulic House Read More »
Tip: Improve Price Change Buy-In by Involving Sales Reps
Price increases will run smoother with better engagement.
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European Industrial Production Up 1.5% in November
Industrial production up 1.6 percent in the EU28.
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Butler Heating and Air Conditioning Acquired by Private Investors
Butler serves residential and light commercial markets.
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