Anixter Buys Clark Security Products, General Lock
Acquisition expands Anixter's presence in the access control market.
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2010
Why 3M & Grainger Are Looking Overseas for Growth
Recent survey shows many companies view global opportunities as key to growth in 2011.
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Chicago Fed National Activity Index Decreases in November
Declines in the CFNAI led by a drop in employment-related indicators.
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United Stationers Announces CEO Transition
Current United Stationers CEO Dick Gochnauer will step down in May 2011.
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Grainger Divests Library Supplies Provider Highsmith
Grainger is also reviewing four other brands in its Specialty Brands portfolio.
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Reluctance to Make Temps Permanent Speaks to Ongoing Uncertainty
But when will growing workload for full-time employees turn to burnout?
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Tip: Bring Outside World In to Create Sense of Urgency Within the Firm
Complacency in the workplace is more common than many leaders think.
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Allied Motion Technologies to Acquire Swedish Manufacturer
Acquisition expands motion control manufacturer's geographic coverage and technical capabilities.
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Construction Employment Gains ‘Spotty’
Associated General Contractors of America warns figures are likely to fluctuate in coming months.
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U.S. Housing Starts Increase 3.9% in November
Single-family housing starts increased 6.9 percent.
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Recovery in Manufacturing Slows
MAPI Report: Modest industrial growth is still sustainable.
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How to Attract a Big Following on Twitter
Limit promotional postings on Twitter; instead, make yourself a resource.
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Industrial Production Increases 0.4% in November
Capacity utilization increased to 75.2 percent.
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Canadian Manufacturing Sales Grow 1.7% in October
Metals and motor vehicle industries help drive gain in Canada.
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Kotter: Conflict May Help Push Change Forward
In HBR blog, John Kotter says that productive conflict highlights concerns that should be addressed.
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Wholesale Prices Rise 0.8% in November
Increases follows advances in October and September.
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- October 2010 Episode - featured 7 Minutes With ... HD Supply CEO Joe DeAngelo, who talks about his company's view of current markets. Also featured Mike Marks of Indian River Consulting Group, who analyzes the hostile takeover bid by Air Products for Airgas, as well as looks at Grainger's strategic advantage.
- November 2010 Episode - featured Brent Grover on your 2011 business plan. Grover presented the importance of creating, linking and executing your business plan, how the M&A landscape has changed, and the impact of changing demographics on the industry.
- December 2010 Episode - featured Bruce Merrifield with tools for profitability, and the impact of online learning and education on distribution. Also featured 7 Minutes With ... Joe Gallagher, president of Gallagher Fluid Seals, on his company's lean initiatives.
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Wurth Acquires Oliver Van Horn Co.
Acquisition will expand Wurth's capability to grow in complimentary market category.
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Canadian Industries Operating at 78.1% of Capacity in 3Q
Capacity utilization continues to go up in Canada.
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Grainger Organic Daily Sales Up 11% in November
Sales in the U.S. increased 10 percent.
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