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BREAKING NEWS - January 30, 2008

Earnings roundup: Distributors and manufacturers survive the construction slump

Distributors and manufacturers including Grainger, MSC Industrial Direct, Fastenal and 3M report strong
results in the face of the residential construction crisis.  More
Durable goods orders rise 5 percent in December

New orders for manufactured durable goods in December rose by $11 billion to $227 billion, according to a
report from the U.S. Census Bureau.  More
Gexpro to buy Beacon Electric Supply

Former GE Supply division to acquire California electrical distributor.  More
Report: 2008 will be a volatile, uncertain year

Concerns about the U.S. economy and evidence of slowing in other countries indicate 2008 will be a volatile and uncertain year for the global economy, according to the Manufacturers Alliance/MAPI.

More
2008 Big 50

It's that time of year again; INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION is preparing its annual Big 50 report, which ranks the industry's top distributors. Be sure your company is included in our list this year by filling out our online nomination form by Friday, February 15.

INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION's Big 50 is one of the industry's best-read reports, and the only one to rank the top distributors by sales volume. We appreciate your help in producing the Big 50 once again this year.


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