Year-over-year, construction spending up 3.6 percent.
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Lowry's has 11 branches in four states.
PMI down 2.4 percent from March, and overall economy grew.
Q.E.P. announces multiple acquisitions.
In volume terms, wholesale sales decreased 0.4 percent.
Year-over-year profit increased 9.7 percent for the first quarter.
Profit decreases 10.2 percent during the quarter.
CEO: Company adding "seasoned executives" to leadership team.
The price index for gross domestic purchases increased 2.6 percent.
Raw materials price index dropped 1.6 percent due to lower prices for crude energy products.
Company's profit more than doubled in the quarter to $157 million.
SRS will continue to operate branches under the Kohl Building Products name.
Profit up 13.2 percent in first quarter.
Profit grew 21.1 percent year-over-year during the quarter.
Company to buy Air Liquide division for $125 million.