News and articles on construction supplies distributors and major issues and trends affecting the construction market. Special coverage includes: residential, commercial and industrial construction; economic forecasts; counterfeit tools; job-site safety; OSHA regulations; M&A activity among construction supplies distributors, and more. en-us http://www.inddist.com/community/Construction/48326.html?nid=3948 2008 Reed Business Information. Subject to its Terms of Use. Tue, 13 May 2008 15:32:00 PST http://www.inddist.com/article/CA6560306.html?nid=3948 Rental equipment provider to acquire Providence, R.I.-based aerial equipment, forklifts and construction rental equipment provider Tue, 13 May 2008 15:32:00 PST http://www.inddist.com/article/CA6559887.html?nid=3948 The Hong Kong-based power tools manufacturer, led by ex-Black & Decker president Joseph Galli Jr., is positioned to take market share from its Maryland-based rival Tue, 13 May 2008 15:32:00 PST http://www.inddist.com/article/CA6559794.html?nid=3948 Building materials distributor posts $355 million in 1Q sales and a net loss of $34 million; announces plans to streamline operations and shutter unprofitable business units that employ 700 people Tue, 13 May 2008 15:32:00 PST http://www.inddist.com/article/CA6559772.html?nid=3948 Broad-line MRO distributor’s daily sales increase 13 percent; branch-based sales increase 11 percent Tue, 13 May 2008 15:32:00 PST http://www.inddist.com/article/CA6558970.html?nid=3948 Plumbing supplies distributor debuts new location in Ocala, Fla. Tue, 13 May 2008 15:32:00 PST http://www.inddist.com/article/CA6557772.html?nid=3948 Twin Cities location boosts building materials distributor's Midwest footprint Tue, 13 May 2008 15:32:00 PST http://www.inddist.com/article/CA6557598.html?nid=3948 Construction hand tool maker acquires masonry tool manufacturer Tue, 13 May 2008 15:32:00 PST http://www.inddist.com/article/CA6557502.html?nid=3948 Senior executives at Barnes Distribution told analysts that if the MRO distributor’s “Project Catalyst” margin improvement plan continues to deliver, its ban on acquisitions could be rescinded Tue, 13 May 2008 15:32:00 PST http://www.inddist.com/article/CA6557293.html?nid=3948 Fastener and MRO distributor’s April sales top $200 million Tue, 13 May 2008 15:32:00 PST http://www.inddist.com/article/CA6556873.html?nid=3948 Two industrial distributors and a fastener manufacturer post first-quarter sales and earnings results Tue, 13 May 2008 15:32:00 PST http://www.inddist.com/article/CA6556728.html?nid=3948 Incoming CEO and current president James Ryan tells shareholders the broad-line MRO distributor plans to increase customer service and become Mexico’s first national distributor, Crain’s Chicago Business reports Tue, 13 May 2008 15:32:00 PST http://www.inddist.com/article/CA6556640.html?nid=3948 Sales drop 25 percent to $717 million for the building materials distributor, which posted a net loss of $11 million for the first quarter Tue, 13 May 2008 15:32:00 PST http://www.inddist.com/article/CA6556628.html?nid=3948 Manufacturing trio reports first-quarter sales and earnings Tue, 13 May 2008 15:32:00 PST http://www.inddist.com/article/CA6556605.html?nid=3948 Home improvement retail giant plans to reduce new store capital spending by $1 billion and shutter 15 locations, affecting 1,300 employees Tue, 13 May 2008 15:32:00 PST http://www.inddist.com/article/CA6556179.html?nid=3948 Broad-line MRO distributor could repurchase an additional 10 million shares of its own stock Tue, 13 May 2008 15:32:00 PST http://www.inddist.com/article/CA6555637.html?nid=3948 Broad-line MRO distributor debuts 2,200-square-foot fourth Phoenix-area store Tue, 13 May 2008 15:32:00 PST http://www.inddist.com/article/CA6555514.html?nid=3948 Jackson Products Inc. to acquire 70 percent ownership in Changzhou Shine Science and Technology, a welding safety products maker Tue, 13 May 2008 15:32:00 PST http://www.inddist.com/article/CA6554957.html?nid=3948 Building materials distributors post first quarter sales and earnings results Tue, 13 May 2008 15:32:00 PST http://www.inddist.com/article/CA6554934.html?nid=3948 Dismal first-quarter results prompt power tool manufacturer to restructure, including the closure of an Arkansas power washer plant and Florida’s Vector Products Tue, 13 May 2008 15:32:00 PST http://www.inddist.com/article/CA6554538.html?nid=3948 Hand and power tools manufacturers post 1Q sales and earnings figures Tue, 13 May 2008 15:32:00 PST