July 19, 2011

Grainger Second-Quarter Sales Grow 12%

Sales in the U.S. for Grainger were up 9% for the quarter.

Input costs for PCA remain a concern.

Stanley Black & Decker CEO: Company did not bank on economic rebound.

Acquisition secures Carlisle’s footprint in Europe for these products.

During the quarter, Seco opened a new distribution center and sales office in Shanghai.

Profit for the Swedish manufacturer increased 7 percent during the quarter.

High energy prices and investment in renewable energy drove growth in the Energy & Environment segment.

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