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Actuant Second Quarter Sales Flat

March 17, 2010

Core sales for the diversified industrial company declined 3%.

Reid Supply Company Adds 8,000 Products to Web site

March 16, 2010

Distributor says the additions are in response to government infrastructure initiatives.

Air Products Again Requests Meeting with Airgas

March 15, 2010

Airgas continues to reject calls for meeting regarding Air Products' acquisition proposal.

Illinois Tool Works Base Revenues Improve 2% in Last Three Months

March 15, 2010

Overall operating revenues for the diversified manufacturer increased 10%.

3M Agrees to Acquire MTI PolyFab

March 8, 2010

Acquisition will expand 3M's reach in aerospace markets.

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March 3, 2010

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March 2, 2010

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Atlas Copco Completes Quincy Compressor Acquisition

March 1, 2010

Three-fourths of Quincy's sales are in the U.S.

United Stationers Acquires Software Company MBS Dev

March 1, 2010

CEO: 'Focus on customer, supplier use of Internet remains a core strategy.'

Lawson Products Reports 2009 Loss of $2.7M

February 26, 2010

Sales for the distributor of products and services to the MRO and OEM marketplaces fell 21.9% for the year.

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