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Editorial: Thinking inside the box
The phrase "Thinking outside the box" has been used to describe or encourage innovative thinking for more than two decades now, but maybe it's time to also think inside the box.  Read more

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STOCK AND CUSTOM SPRING CATALOG – 2008

Expanded 2008 Catalog Introduces REDUX Wave Springs and Lee Constant Force Springs. Find the latest specifications and pricing for Lee Spring's comprehensive line of Stock Compression, Extension and Torsion Springs, including Lite Pressure™ Type 316 Stainless Steel Compression. Catalog also lists Metric Springs, Hefty Die and Heavy Duty Springs, Belleville Washers and Spring Kits. Custom Springs section contains design specification forms.

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Does your company have a policy handbook?
Putting your company's many policies in writing can save you from tax, legal and financial headaches down the road.  Read more

Earning the keys
to the Elevator
In sales, establishing relevancy, credibility and trust are the keys to gaining access to executive-level decision makers. 
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Cover Story: Surviving on service
By concentrating on customer service and a few innovative ideas, Indianapolis-based Airline Fasteners is holding its own in the face of the downturn in the residential construction market. 

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Construction Outlook

This new section will focus on construction industry stories, including economic reports, market insights and product trends.  Check out the links below. 

Non-Residential building construction maintains its momentum---for now
Commercial construction rose by 18.3% in 2007 and accounted for 95% of the increase in total non-residential construction for the year as a whole.

What to expect for construction in the Mountain area in 2008
Check out what significant construction projects are underway or can be expected this year.

Servicing customers by servicing equipment
If you don’t offer sound, working equipment and good service, contractors will go someplace else for their equipment rentals.

Construction spending will decline 2.3% in 2007; then climb 4.2% in 2008
The near-term outlook for construction spending weakened in the fourth quarter of 2007.

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Economic support for construction softens
Housing demand is shrinking as consumers become increasingly concerned about income and job security.

Cost increases easing except for nonresidential labor
Labor rates and margins for nonresidential buildings and heavy projects have yet to weaken.

Steady in 2008: Road, bridge and economic development projects
keep construction in the Midsouth strong
Construction projects already underway may make for a steady 2008.

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Outside Inside Thinking
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Notes from Jim Haughey
 

HELP WANTED BULLETIN

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Help Wanted Bulletin today for more details and to see more purchasing and supply chain job postings!

If you would like to post a job on INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION's Help Wanted Bulletin, 
please contact Lowell Malles, Online Sales Director at (781) 734-8236 or via Cell phone at (617) 281-2907.
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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