Government Shutdown’s Potential Business Effects
Economic reports, employment checks and small business loans may be affected.
October 2, 2013
Motion and Flow Control Products Expands in Alaska with Acquisition
The acquisition of Jackovich Industrial and Construction Supply adds four new Alaska locations.
Ferguson Sales Up 10% in FY2013
Sales for parent company Wolseley increased 4.1 percent.
Avnet Acquires Majority Interest in MSC Investoren GmbH
Acquisition strengthens position in semiconductor distribution.
Motion Industries Names Tim Breen President & COO
The role will include purchasing/distribution, inventory management and sales responsibilities.
Beacon Roofing Supply Moves Headquarters to Herndon, VA
Previously, Beacon's headquarters has been in Peabody, MA.
Actuant 2013 Sales Flat to 2012
Core sales declined 3 percent.
Barnes Group to Acquire Germany-Based Männer
Mnner is a manufacturer of high-precision molds, valve gate hot runner systems and micro-injection molding systems.
Acuity Brands Sales Up 8% in 2013
Fourth-quarter sales jumped 13 percent.
Manufacturing Expands in September for Fourth Consecutive Month
September's PMI reading of 56.2 is the highest of the year.
Podcast: Technology’s Role in Equalizing Global Labor Costs
Manufacturing Revival Radio talks with the CEO of consulting group InnovaNet.
Tip: Prioritize Transparency in Vending Agreements
Free vending machines are becoming the norm, but make sure the contract terms are clear.
Border States Electric Names Jason Stein COO
Stein joined BSE in 1995 as a management trainee.
Podcast: Managing Innovation
Manufacturing Revival Radio talks with Georgia Tech's Enterprise Innovation Institute.
