Spending in private sector rises while public spending falls below January levels.
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Distributor expands with purchase of Ohio-based fastener company.
Deal expands manufacturers packaging solutions and capabilities portfolio.
U.S. construction industry employed 273,000 more workers in February compared to year-ago period.
Distributor adds Wisconsin-based sling fabrication company.
Marcio Sandri named president of the companys Composites business, effective May 25.
PMI was down 1.5 percent compared to February.
Electronic components distributor set to start construction of 1-million-square foot distribution center in Minnesota.
Raw materials price index decreased 0.3 percent during the month.
In Fiscal 2017, Stark Group generated sales of 2.2 billion (US$2.6 billion).
Expands e-commerce capabilities with addition of UK-based transportation solutions provider.
Researcher predicts full manufacturing recovery by April 2019; forecasts U.S. manufacturing growth of 2.8 percent between 2018 and 2021.
In the fourth quarter, real GDP grew at an annual rate of 2.9 percent.
The Index now stands at 127.7.
California-based maker of sealants, cleaners and related products has annual sales of roughly $25 million.
Robert A. Niblock will remain in his current role while home improvement retailer searches for new CEO.
U.S. sales for the industrial, plumbing, and PVF distributor increased 10.6 percent to $7.9 billion.
Manufacturing activity picked up, employment grew and prices continued upward climb.
Indexs three-month moving average increased to +0.37, compared to +0.16 in the previous month.
