Southern Africa: SA Losing Out to Neighbours in Zimbabwe Nov 17, 2009
Although SA's exports to Zimbabwe were now mainly basic goods such as industrial supplies and fuel, the chamber expected Zimbabwe's purchases of capital goods would increase over time. Denis Worrall, chairman of conference organisers Omega Investment Research, said if the Southern African Development Community's 30-day deadline to Zimbabwe to implement a unity government was met, Zimbabwe needed to take certain steps to secure economic recovery. (allAfrica.com)
US trade deficit widens 18.2% Nov 14, 2009
9 per cent. Imports of industrial supplies and materials showed the biggest gain, suggesting that US manufacturers are ramping up for production. The av 00004000 erage price for imported oil leapt to $68. (India Times)
August Trade Deficit Registers a Surprise Drop Oct 10, 2009
U.S. exports of industrial supplies, such as steelmaking material and gold, increased $931 million in August ... As for imports, purchases of industrial supplies, including crude oil, decreased $988 million in August. (SmartMoney)
I-Believe-in-a-Strong-Dollar Refrain Becomes Relic as China Begs Stability Oct 8, 2009
6 billion in April, the most recent data show, led by sales of capital goods including cars, civilian aircraft and computers, as well as stronger demand for industrial supplies and consumer goods. The Washington theory is that dollar weakness will benefit the U.S. by inflating our way out of debt and causing more exports, Encimas Malpass said in a Sept. 25 note to clients. (Bloomberg)
'Strong dollar' pledges discounted Oct 8, 2009
6 billion in April, the most recent data show, led by sales of capital goods including cars, civilian aircraft and computers, as well as stronger demand for industrial supplies and consumer goods. The Washington theory is that dollar weakness will benefit the US by inflating our way out of debt and causing more exports,'' Encima's Malpass said in a Sept. 25 note to clients. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
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com - CareerBuilder - Jobs. Email Address or Password is Invalid Email Address. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Atis disposes 16% equity in KVC Sep 25, 2009
KUALA LUMPUR: Atis Corp Bhd has entered into a share sale agreement with Otra Development B.V, a subsidiary of Paris-based Sonepar SA, to dispose of 16% equity interest in KVC Industrial Supplies Sdn Bhd for RM28. 27mil. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
E-Type: Seller/Broker Sep 19, 2009
One way to differentiate among sales opportunities is by who you're selling to consumers (products like insurance, real estate, cosmetics, roofing, or laundry detergent) or businesses (products like insurance, industrial supplies, advertising, raw materials, or telecommunications equipment). Some businesses you'd never think of as "brokering" may serve the same function. (The Clarion-Ledger)
US trade gap widens on record leap in imports Sep 11, 2009
Imports of industrial supplies rose by 3. 9 per cent, consumer goods by 5. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Divisional performance: Sep 1, 2009
BIDSERV: Manufactures and distributes a complete range of industrial supplies, including workwear and safety equipment. Trading profit rose 11. (Business Report, South Africa)
Industrial businesses say Cobb River Line plan will hurt them Aug 25, 2009
The master plan forgot about industry altogether, said Earl Seagraves, owner of Mid-South Supply Co., which recycles copper, brass and aluminum and sells industrial supplies. His father started the business in 1955. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
US trade deficit edges higher as volumes pick up Aug 13, 2009
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US trade deficit widens as imports, exports rise Aug 13, 2009
5 percent and industrial supplies and materials soared 11. 8 percent, after falling in nine of the past 10 months. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Trade Deficit in U.S. Probably Grew as Imports Jumped on Higher Oil Prices Aug 12, 2009
Demand for auto parts and industrial supplies by companies such as and Toyota Motor Corp. ahead of the annual retooling of plants for the new model year may have also boosted imports in June, according to , chief economist at Action Economics LLC in Boulder, Colorado. The gain in auto imports was probably even bigger in July when plants reopened and the federal cash-for-clunkers program got under way, raising car sales that month to the highest since September, Englund said. (Bloomberg)
Up on the roof (948) Jul 31, 2009
Brammall Supply, a wholesale distributor of industrial supplies, was founded in 1926 by Edward Brammall and is the oldest. company in Benton Harbor. (The Herald-Palladium)
Calif. budget deal doesn't end IOUs Jul 22, 2009
"In past years we didn't get paid at all," said Fred Rhodes, whose family business sells industrial supplies to state agencies. "Last year, we didn't get paid until late September or early October.". (USA Today)
Shrinking US trade gap seen as positive for economy Jul 11, 2009
1 billion, as increases in exports of industrial supplies and materials; foods, feeds, and beverages; consumer goods; and capital goods more than offset a decline in automotive vehicles, parts, and engines. "The improvement in exports combined with stability in non-oil imports is a welcome sign that the headlong decline in world trade volumes has come to an end," said Nigel Gault, chief US economist at IHS Global Insight. (Yahoo! Asia News)
U.S. current account deficit drops 34.5% from Q4 Jun 18, 2009
Imports of industrial supplies, metals, chemcials and autos were also down sharply. The deficit for all 2008 was revised to $706. (USA Today -- Money)
Ahead of their time Apr 28, 2009
History: The company s roots go back to 1956 as a supplier of medical and industrial supplies for physicians. The late J. Robert Davis, Dean s father, purchased the company in 1972 and expanded to medical supplies for the public in the mid 1980s. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Country Fast Facts Apr 20, 2009
Imports - commodities: food and other consumer goods, industrial supplies, fuel, parts and accessories of capital goods, machinery and transport equipment, construction materials. Imports - partners: US 39. (CBS News -- World)
Believe it: Made in the USA still means something Apr 20, 2009
Industrial supplies, such as organic chemicals, accounted for another nearly 27 percent. And consumer goods, including pharmaceuticals, and agricultural products accounted for 15 percent and 9 percent, respectively. (MSNBC -- Business)
Father, son die in King George crash UPDATE: A father and son have both died as the result of an accident that occurred when the pickup truck they were riding in went out of control and crashed head-on into an oncoming tractor-trailer, state police said. Apr 12, 2009
There it ran head-on into a 1998 flatbed tractor-trailer hauling industrial supplies. The impact caused the trailer to be detached from the pickup truck, Cunningham said. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
READ THE MINUTES: FOMC meeting of March 17-18 Apr 9, 2009
All major categories of exports decreased, especially sales of industrial supplies, machinery, and automotive products. All major categories of imports decreased as well, with large declines in imports of oil, automotive products, and industrial supplies. (USA Today -- Money)
Reid Supply Poised for Alternative Energy Boom Mar 4, 2009
Reid Supply Company, which started selling industrial supplies in 1948, serves virtually every industry, including emerging alternative power producers, with parts ranging from clamps, to power transmissions, to structural systems, and everything in between. Greg Palmer, Reid Supply Company's Director of Marketing, says that their 12 category merchandising system, implemented on both the company catalog and web site, is beneficial for manufacturer's product sourcing needs. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Retired astronaut visits supplier Feb 19, 2009
The senior management team of , including former astronaut Loren Shriver, visited Impact Industrial Supplies in Tampa as part of a motivational update on space programs. Impact is a wholesale distributor and supplier to various industries, including aerospace businesses. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Minn. brewery booms despite recession Feb 14, 2009
His parents owned an industrial supplies manufacturing company, Sparky Abrasives, and let him rent out 5,000 square feet to begin brewing. Now, Surly is operating on the entire 22,000 square feet, making beer and offering free tours. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
