Amid disruption, company sharpens focus on value proposition.
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Sales for first six months of $1.4 billion were flat compared to prior-year period.
Customers investing in capital equipment at end of 2016 boosts long-term outlook.
Profit dips 1.7 percent for company in fiscal 2017 first quarter
Investments in everything from e-commerce to supply chain paying off.
E-commerce sales up 4.2 percent year-over-year for distributor.
Fourth quarter sales were up 2.4 percent year-over-year.
Marketing campaign designed to better reflect company's mission.
Company looks for opportunities in deteriorating conditions.
Company reports continued share gains and increased e-commerce sales.
Sales for first six months of $1.4 billion down 3.2% from prior-year period.
Deal brings 50,000 electrical products to MSC customers.
Ongoing expense, productivity initiatives help limit declines in tough industrial environment.
Profit dips 4.2 percent for company in fiscal 2016 first quarter
Fourth quarter sales were flat year-over-year.
CEO: Long-term impact of low energy prices may be positive for U.S. manufacturing.