European Construction Production Down 1.3% in September
Production fell in both the EA17 and EU28 compared to August.
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November 2013
PTDA Business Index: Slow Growth Continues
The index for the third quarter read at 51.6, indicating deceleration from the prior quarter.
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Watsco’s $10 Billion Sales Goal
The HVACR distributor did not provide details, but said product expansion and acquisitions would be part of the plan.
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Turtle & Hughes Names New President
Long-time employee Richard Reffler has been appointed president of the company.
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Access Now: Amazon and Showrooming in the Latest Episode of Executive Briefing
Distributors superior product knowledge may not count for much.
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Podcast: Vocational Education in Manufacturing
Manufacturing Revival Radio talks with the president of NTMA Training Centers of Southern California.
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OMG Acquires PAM Fastening Technology
The acquisition will strengthen OMG's position in the exterior deck market.
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Graybar Opens Branch in Montgomery, AL
The Missouri opening is the third new location for Graybar this month.
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DeWALT Joins the ‘Made in America’ Movement
Tool manufacturer launches toolsofthebrave.com website in response to demand for American-made products.
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September Wholesale Trade Up 0.6% from August
The September inventories/sales ratio for merchant wholesalers was 1.18.
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Tip: Make All Departments – and Not Just Sales – Feel Important
Every department has the power to impact your customer relationships.
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Goldman Sachs Sells Stake in MRC Global
Goldman Sachs has been a private equity sponsor of MRC Global since 2007.
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BMC Acquires Western Building Specialties
Acquisition expands BMC's millwork offerings in Northern California.
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Zep Consolidates North American Businesses
CEO: The changes will enhance customer experience, streamline cost structure.
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Steiner Electric Agrees to Acquire State Electrical Supply
State Electrical will become a division of Steiner.
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Average M&A Value in Industrial Products Sector Up 25% in 3Q
Total deal value increased even though slightly fewer deals were completed.
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C.H. Hanson Acquires Palmgren Steel Products
Palmgren's operations have been moved to C.H. Hanson's Naperville location.
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Sealed Air Agrees to Sell Rigid Medical Packaging Business
Sealed Air will continue to manufacture medical and pharmaceutical films.
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Allied Motion Sales Up 2.3% in 3Q
CEO: We believe our markets have stabilized."
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Graybar Opens Two New Texas Branches
The branches are located in Odessa and La Porte.
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