May 2011

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RBC Bearings Sales Up 22% in Fiscal Year 2011

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CEO: Gains the result of improved demand in core markets, new products and efficiency initiatives.

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ISM Semiannual Forecast: Growth Expected to Continue Throughout 2011

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Economic growth is expected to continue in the U.S. throughout the remainder of 2011, say purchasing and supply executives in their spring 2011 Semiannual Economic Forecast. Expectations for the remainder of 2011 have improved in both the manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors.These projections are part of the forecast issued by the Business Survey Committee of the Institute for Supply Management.

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May 2011

Airgas Acquires ABCO

HVACR Distributor Sales Up Less Than Percent in April

Canadian Industrial Product Price Index Up 0.5% in April

Behind the Scenes: UNK’s Branch Simulation Lab

Chicago Fed Midwest Manufacturing Index Declines in April

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McJunkin Red Man Acquires Stainless Pipe and Fittings in Australia

Sysco to Acquire Goldberg & Solovy

Timken Agrees to Buy Philadelphia Gear for $200M

Construction Employment Falls in 179 of 339 Metro Areas in April

Columbus McKinnon Sales Increase 10% in FY2011

Airgas Announces New Division Alignment for Regional Companies

Latest Estimate: GDP Increases at Rate of 1.8% in First Quarter

2011 MDM Market Leaders: Top Pharmaceutical Wholesalers

Six Trends Affecting Planning in 2011-2012

Survey: 3 Areas Where Distributors Can Improve Marketing

2011 MDM Market Leaders: Top 10 Plastics Distributors

RBC Bearings Sales Up 22% in Fiscal Year 2011

ISM Semiannual Forecast: Growth Expected to Continue Throughout 2011

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