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March 3, 2010
Share distribution industry news and trend analysis with your members or customers.
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Smith International, Parent of Wilson, Agrees to Merger

February 22, 2010
Schlumberger will buy Smith in a $11.34 billion deal.
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Acklands-Grainger Acquires Ranson Industrial and Safety Supplies

February 22, 2010
Ranson has one location in Sarnia, Ontario.
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Acquisition of Smith May Mean Expansion for Wilson

February 22, 2010
Global reach, 'supply chain services' may drive growth under new ownership.
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The Fight for Airgas

February 15, 2010
Air Products takes its acquisition proposal straight to Airgas' shareholders.
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3M Sales Down 8.5% in 2009

January 28, 2010
Industrial and Transportation, and Electro and Communications sectors saw largest sales declines in 2009.
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Versar Buys Professional Protection Systems

January 5, 2010
Purchase expands Versar's presence in protective equipment market.
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Airgas' Acquisition History: 400+ in 27 Years

January 5, 2010
Airgas' acquisitive strategy highlighted in recent analyst presentation.
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Brady Corp. Buys Brazilian Manufacturer

December 28, 2009
Acquisition of Stickolor Industria e Comercio de Auto Adesivos Ltda. will allow Brady to expand into additional markets in Brazil.
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Brady Corp. Organic Sales Down 15.9% in 1Q 2010

November 19, 2009
Sales in the Americas were down 15.3% for Brady.
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