Growth for the global HVAC, plumbing and building materials distributor was led by improvements in the U.S. market.
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But construction unemployment remains above 20 percent, according to AGC.
Acquisitions support sector and end-market expansion in these geographies.
Rise in prices follows increases in January and February.
Sales growth attributed to ‘momentum’ in electrical distributor’s markets.
But the unemployment rate in industry remains high, according to AGC.
Industrial Distribution segment sales grew 46 percent in the fourth quarter.
Fourth-quarter growth partially driven by jan-san acquisitions, which account for one-third of Interline’s sales.
Following court decision, Air Products said it is moving on to other acquisition opportunities.
Watsco revenues boosted by sales of higher-efficiency HVAC products and replacement market.
USMTC report shows orders strong in December and quotation levels accelerating.
United Stationers’ sales growth largely driven by industrial segment.
December wholesale revenues were up 11.6% from last year.
NFIB survey: Optimism higher, but blunted by skepticism about future
Running 12-month sales improved for fifth consecutive month, with 10 percent growth.
Arrow plans to continue growing through acquisition and expand services portfolio.
December 2010 construction spending was 6.4% below December 2009.
Associated General Contractors of America report: Severe winter weather played a part in decrease.
Interline acquisition in line with its recent expansion in jan-san markets.
Organic sales for the distributor of electrical, industrial, and communications products grew 7.8 percent for the year.
