Fourth-quarter sales down 1.7 percent on pro forma basis.
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Acquisition helps company expand fasteners presence in Canada.
Sales to manufacturing customers improve 1.5 percent.
Unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.9 percent.
Staying informed of supply chain disruptions provides competitive advantage.
Acquisition expands company's environmental and facilities maintenance services.
Acquisition valued at US$2.2 billion expands company's presence in Canada.
Investment in apartment and apartment-condominium building construction drove the increase.
Prices also decreased by 1 percent in the EU28.
Productivity decreased 0.7 percent in the fourth quarter.
Most of 12 districts report moderate economic growth.
Acquisition expands companys presence in Southeastern U.S.
PMI up 1.3 percent from January, and overall economy grew.
Construction spending up 1.5 percent from December.
