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Day: January 6, 2015
Anixter to Sell Fasteners Division
Financial Times reports Anixter expects to sell the division for more than $500 million.
Saint-Gobain’s Proposed Acquisition of Sika Heads to Court
Reuters: Family with controlling stake in Sika files lawsuit to push through purchase.
Avnet Group Companies in Japan Become Avnet K.K.
Avnet Internix K.K. and Unidux, Inc. were consolidated to create Avnet K.K.
Ace Hardware Acquires Jensen Distribution Services
Company also appoints Hoyoung Pak as president of Ace Wholesale Holdings.
MW Industries Acquires Maudlin & Son
Acquisition strengthens company's product offerings.
L.B. Foster to Acquire Chemtec Energy
Acquisition expands company's energy products and services to oil & gas market.
Zep Sales Up 2.1% in First Quarter
The sales increase was due to increases in Zep's transportation business.
Canadian Industrial Product Price Index Down 0.4 percent in November
Raw Materials Price Index declined 5.8 percent, largely due to lower prices for crude energy products.
Bunzl to Acquire Tillman
Acquisition expands Bunzl's safety business in North America.
Asian Manufacturing to Improve Moderately in 2015
Slower-than-expected activity in 2014 tempers forecast for new year.
New Orders for Manufactured Goods Down 0.7% in November
Transportation equipment down 1.3 percent.
Safety Supply Illinois Changes Name to Emergent Safety Supply
New name reflects company's focus on becoming a national player.
