Podcast: Manufacturing’s Importance to State Economies
Manufacturing Revival Radio talks with Wisconsin Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch.
April 2013
Wausau Paper Sales Down 13% in First Quarter
The company reported a loss for the quarter, reflecting the startup impact of its Tissue expansion project.
Wesco Aircraft Holdings Organic Sales Up 14% in 2Q
The increase in the North America segment external sales was 21.8 percent.
Chicago Fed Midwest Manufacturing Index Up 0.3% in March
Revised data show the index was up 1.1 percent in February.
Manitowoc First-Quarter Sales Up 5.4%
The increase was driven by Crane segment sales.
Illinois Tool Works ‘Simplifying,’ Selling 6 Businesses
The enterprise initiative is expected to reduce the number of businesses operated by ITW from 600+ to fewer than 150.
Analysis: 1Q Revenues Softer than Expected for Fastenal, MSC & Others
But management teams show cautious optimism.
Recommended Reading: Don’t Be Shy – Reach Out More to Customers
In the latest issue of MDM, read what customers say about distributor marketing.
Regal Beloit Sales Down 3.7% in First Quarter
Electrical and Mechanical sales both declined.
Eaton 1Q Sales Up 34%, Driven by Cooper Acquisition
Core sales for Eaton fell 5 percent in the quarter.
Atlas Copco Organic Sales Fall 5% in First Quarter
Equipment demand weakened as the mining sector and much of Europe continued to struggle.
Kaman Industrial Technologies Sales Up 1.8% in 1Q
Sales for Kaman Corp. also increased slightly.
Wolseley, Anixter Face Profitability Challenges in Europe
Anixter CEO: 'Europe is going to be challenging.'
Gardner Denver 1Q Sales Down 15%
Profit attributable to the pump and compressor manufacturer fell 17 percent.
Builders FirstSource Sales Climb 45.7% in First Quarter
The building products company recorded a net loss for the period of $11.8 million.
Barnes Group First-Quarter Sales Up 18.3%
The group completed the sale of its distribution segment April 22.
National Oilwell Varco Sales in 1Q Up 23%
Distribution & Transmission sales jumped 118 percent due to 2012 mergers.
Weyerhaeuser Sales Jump 33% in First Quarter
Wood Products saw strongest earnings since 2005.
Distribution International Acquires Midwest Sales
Purchase allows DI to expand geographic footprint.
Advance Estimate: Real GDP Grew at 2.5% Annual Rate in First Quarter
In the fourth quarter, real GDP increased 0.4 percent.
