Sales for the fourth quarter were up 39%.
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Single-family housing starts in January were unchanged from December.
Hillman’s 2024 sales were down 0.3%.
Codale is also opening 3 new locations.
Fourth-quarter sales fell 8%.
Watsco fourth-quarter sales were up 9%.
Parent company Genuine Parts Company reports 1.7% full-year gains.
Capacity utilization increased to 77.8%.
They will continue to go to market under the Standard and Madison brands.
Fourth-quarter 2024 sales increased 2.8%.
December 2024 cutting tool consumption was down 2% from November.
Rexel
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s sales were up 3.6% in the fourth quarter
PPI rose 3.5% over the past year.
The deal will add 2 locations and 45 employees.
Kierlin was a pioneer in industrial vending.
Beacon issues statement in response.
The company adds 3 locations in West South Central region.
Profit for the year was down 29%.
Fourth-quarter sales were up 2.4% on an organic basis.
Revenues were up 1% from November.
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Sales for the fourth quarter were up 39%.
Single-family housing starts in January were unchanged from December.
Hillman’s 2024 sales were down 0.3%.
Codale is also opening 3 new locations.
Fourth-quarter sales fell 8%.
Watsco fourth-quarter sales were up 9%.
Parent company Genuine Parts Company reports 1.7% full-year gains.
Capacity utilization increased to 77.8%.
They will continue to go to market under the Standard and Madison brands.
Fourth-quarter 2024 sales increased 2.8%.
December 2024 cutting tool consumption was down 2% from November.
Rexel
’
s sales were up 3.6% in the fourth quarter
PPI rose 3.5% over the past year.
The deal will add 2 locations and 45 employees.
Kierlin was a pioneer in industrial vending.
Beacon issues statement in response.
The company adds 3 locations in West South Central region.
Profit for the year was down 29%.
Fourth-quarter sales were up 2.4% on an organic basis.
Revenues were up 1% from November.
Sales for the fourth quarter were up 39%.
Single-family housing starts in January were unchanged from December.
Hillman’s 2024 sales were down 0.3%.
Codale is also opening 3 new locations.
Fourth-quarter sales fell 8%.
Watsco fourth-quarter sales were up 9%.
Parent company Genuine Parts Company reports 1.7% full-year gains.
Capacity utilization increased to 77.8%.
They will continue to go to market under the Standard and Madison brands.
Fourth-quarter 2024 sales increased 2.8%.
December 2024 cutting tool consumption was down 2% from November.
Rexel
’
s sales were up 3.6% in the fourth quarter
PPI rose 3.5% over the past year.
The deal will add 2 locations and 45 employees.
Kierlin was a pioneer in industrial vending.
Beacon issues statement in response.
The company adds 3 locations in West South Central region.
Profit for the year was down 29%.
Fourth-quarter sales were up 2.4% on an organic basis.
Revenues were up 1% from November.