Fastenal February Sales Up 3.1% YOY
Daily sales increased 6.7 percent.
Day: March 5, 2013
European Industrial Producer Price Index: January
Industrial producer prices up 0.6 percent in both euro area and EU27.
HD Supply Preparing for IPO?
Reuters reporting that HD Supply's private equity owners seeking $8.5 billion.
Atlas Copco Buys Chinese Rock Drilling Tools Business
Shandong Rock Drilling Tools had sales in 2012 of RMB 393 million (US$62.1 million).
Crescent Electric Buys Iowa-Based Lake Electric Supply
Lake Electric is a privately owned independent electrical distributor.
Reshoring Trend Continues to Grow
Study: Two out of three manufacturers increased U.S. sourcing in 2012.