Atlas Copco Subsidiary Acquires Scales Industrial Technologies
Quincy Compressor buys industrial air compressor and ancillary systems distributor.
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April 2016
Bolts & Nuts Acquires US Nut & Bolts
Acquisition expands company’s presence in Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio.
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Canadian Manufacturing Sales Down 3.3% in February
Decrease due to lower sales in motor vehicles and petroleum and coal products.
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Canadian Nonresidential Construction Investment Down 3.2% in 1Q
Quarterly decline due to lower spending on commercial buildings.
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U.S. Industrial Production Down 0.6% in March
Capacity utilization decreased 0.5 percent to 74.8 percent.
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84 Lumber Expands in Western U.S.
Expansion plans to double company’s footprint in the west.
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Metro Supply Chain Group Acquires Evolution Time Critical
The acquisition expands the company’s global automotive capacity.
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Tip: Rethink Channel Relationships to Cut Costs, Grow Profits
Master Distributors can be a valuable resource for distributors.
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Fluor to Change Financial Reporting Structure
Company shifts reporting of financial results to better reflect end markets.
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European Industrial Production Down 0.8% in February
Industrial production down 0.7 percent in the EU28.
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Producer Price Index Down 0.1% in March
Decline in demand can be traced to prices for final demand goods.
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March 2016 M&A Roundup: Market Leaders Movement
F.W. Webb, WESCO, Praxair & other top companies make acquisitions during month.
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U.S. Cutting Tool Consumption Decreases in February
Cutting tool shipments rebounded compared to prior month.
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Fastenal Sales Rise 3.5% in 1Q
Sales for March increased 4.5 percent year-over-year.
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Recommended Reading: Top 5 Articles from 1Q
Inside sales, pricing and business investment draw distributors’ focus in the first quarter.
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MSC Expects Growth, Despite Weak Demand
Company reports continued share gains and increased e-commerce sales.
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Alcoa Sales Down 15% in 1Q
Spin-off of value-add company, Arconic, on track to be completed in second half of year.
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U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Drop in February
February orders down 12.8 percent year-over-year.
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Bossard Group Sales Up 0.9% in 1Q
Sales growth in Europe, despite weak demand in Switzerland.
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Report: Market Volatility, Consumer Spending Dampen CFO Optimism in 1Q
Outlook still positive for 2016, but at a lower level than previous surveys.
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