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Manufacturing Contracts in December 1/1/2009

No industries report growth in the monthly Institute for Supply Management report.
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Latin America Manufacturing Production Growth to Slow 1/1/2009

Manufacturers Alliance/MAPI report says growth expectations for 2009 have slowed for the region.
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Airgas Buys Great Lakes Oxygen 1/4/2009

Great Lakes Oxygen has sales of more than $15M, according to Airgas.
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U.S. Construction Spending in November Down 0.6% From October 1/4/2009

November total 3.3% below November 2007.
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EMS Group Acquires Cowboy Valve & Fittings 1/4/2009

Acquisition adds a product division to EMS offerings.
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Cretex Co. Buys Meier Tool & Engineering 1/4/2009

Minnesota manufacturer Meier will become part of Cretex's Commercial Products Group.
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BMHC Announces More Closures, Consolidations 1/4/2009

Building materials suppliers exits Northern Nevada.
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New Orders for Manufactured Goods Fall 4.6% in November 1/5/2009

Durable goods down 1.5%, according to preliminary report.
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SPX Sells GSE Scales to Illinois Tool Works 1/6/2009

GSE Scales is in the test and measurement segment of SPX.
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ISCO Buys Wright Water & Waste 1/7/2009

Founder of Wright Water will lead ISCO's waterworks division.
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New Recruiting Best Practices Webcast (October 8, 2009)

Because of the economy, most distributors have had to reduce staff, change operational strategies and alter the "contract" they have always had with their employees.  Join HR expert John Salveson and moderator Tom Gale as they explore th
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Growth Planning for 2010: Economic Update with Dr. Adam J. Fein (April 29, 2010)

Using just-released economic data for each of the 19 wholesale distribution sectors analyzed in his 2010 Wholesale Distribution Economic Reports, Dr. Adam J. Fein provides a comparative summary of 2009 benchmarking d
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Implementing Lean Distribution (June 10, 2010)

Distributors are rethinking their traditional product flow models. They increasingly have to find ways to become more flexible in today’s volatile environment while lowering costs and maintaining customer service levels. This 9
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Smart Grid 101 for Distributors (June 24, 2010)

While the development of this nation’s electric grid will have the most impact on distributors of electrical products, this transformation will touch nearly every product sector of distribution. Join MDM as we explore how d
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Emerging Alternative Energy Markets (September 2, 2010)

While "Green" has buzz-worded its way into many customer segments, the larger opportunity for distributors is leveraging new product development and technologies to h
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Government Market Strategies for Distributors (October 14, 2010)

Whether your company sells to one specific federal government facility or 100, or none, it's time to evaluate your market share opportunity as government spending has escalated into the world's biggest customer, with potential opportu
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2011 Economic Forecast with Dr. Adam J. Fein (November 18, 2010)

Join Dr. Adam J. Fein, renowned wholesale distribution industry expert, in this 90-minute live Webcast on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010 as he presents an exclusive first look at how economic trends are shaping up for distributors in 2011.
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Distribution Customer End Market Trends (December 15, 2010)

MDM identifies emerging growth markets in industrial, construction, commercial, retail and government sectors for distributors to evaluate. This Webcast not only outlines how key customer segments have changed in the wake of the 2009 recession, it taps
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Podcast Archive

Todd Youngblood, The YPS Group, offers tips for the continuous improvement of the sales process. Think About It... Archives February 2010: Discipline, Opportuni
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Podcasts

Todd Youngblood, The YPS Group, offers tips for the continuous improvement of the sales process.There are three ways you can access the latest Think About It...
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332 Blogs

Mid-America Business Conditions Index at a Record Low 1/4/2009

Results are the opposite of those in the year-ago survey by Creighton University.
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New Report Analyzes Past Year's Recessionary Performance 1/7/2009

Abrupt deterioration' from credit crunch dealt final 'body blow' to economy, MAPI economist writes.
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Distributor Liability and Risk: Number of Counterfeits Seized in 2008 Grows 1/12/2009

Anyone in the supply chain - and not just the original manufacturer - can be held liable for injury or death, even if they unknowingly sold a counterfeit product.
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Breaking Through Complacency 1/12/2009

Success can breed complacency, which turns the focus inward, instead of on opportunities and threats, John Kotter writes.
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MSC Case Illustrates Complexities in Doing Business with Government 1/18/2009

MSC will be audited by GSA for potential liability" related to "non-compliant sales" to the government under Trade Agreements Act."
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Report: Wolseley Seeks Cash Infusion 1/19/2009

Sunday Times reports that the distributor is looking for rescue fundraising." "
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Options Outside of Standard Downsizing to Bolster Profits 1/20/2009

Bruce Merrifield talks about how to strengthen your bottom line by growing smarter about products, sales and customers.
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Distributors Feel Dismal 2008 Auto Sales 1/20/2009

Good news in January is slim.
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Small Distributors Look For Opportunity, Survival In Tough Economy 1/27/2009

As one distributor opens its doors, another makes tough decisions for survival
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Evolving Sales Force and Process in 2009 1/27/2009

Desire for clear ROI may require new models.
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Industry Data: Stanley/Black & Decker

Post-Merger Makeup

Source: Stanley Works and Black & Decker