Industrial Distribution articles from April 2003

Industrial Distribution archives from April 2003

ORS Nasco. (Company News).(opened new distribution centers in Houston and Jacksonville, Florida)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Master distributor ORS Nasco opened new distribution centers in Houston and Jacksonville, Fla. The new centers enable next-day delivery of products to the company's network of 12,000 industrial and welding supply distributors.

American Quality Tools, Inc. (Company News).(forms manufacturing alliance with Izar cutting tools of Spain)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Riverside, Calif.-based American Quality Tools, Inc. formed a manufacturing alliance with Izar cutting tools of Spain, expanding the company's offering to its worldwide network of distributors.

Gates Corp. (Company News).(U.S. Industrial Sales organization realigning sales force into 2 product-specific groups)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Gates Corp.'s U.S. Industrial Sales organization is realigning its sales force into two product-specific groups: Hose and Connector products, and Power Transmission products. The realignment is expected to be complete in the fourth quarter. The...

Web resources.(web sites from Purchasing magazine and Forrester Research)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Web site www.purchasing.com Host Purchasing magazine Written for buyers of electronics, chemicals, metals and MRO supplies, Purchasing magazine covers all the latest trends and issues affecting the purchasing profession. The...

Baldor Electric Co. announced plans to acquire Energy Dynamics, Inc. (Acquisitions & Mergers).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Baldor Electric Co. announced plans to acquire Energy Dynamics, Inc. of Mukwonago, Wis., a maker of industrial generator sets.

Buckeye Industrial Supply Co. purchased Kashway Supply. (Acquisitions & Mergers).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Distributor Buckeye Industrial Supply Co. purchased Kashway Supply of Nicholasville, Ky.

The Timken Co. (Acquisitions & Mergers).(purchased Torrington Co.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Bearings producer The Timken Co. completed its $840 million purchase of Torrington, a subsidiary of Ingersoll-Rand Co.

Cutting Tool maker Tool Alliance. (Acquisitions & Mergers).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Cutting Tool maker Tool Alliance acquired Mil-Tec USA

Bluff Manufacturing acquired the portable dock division of Torbeck Industries. (Acquisitions & Mergers).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Bluff Manufacturing acquired the portable dock division of Torbeck Industries, Harrison, Ohio.

Meier Transmission acquired Electric Motor Repair Co., Inc. (Acquisitions & Mergers).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Cleveland-based distributor Meler Transmission acquired Electric Motor Repair Co., Inc., also of Cleveland.

Baldwin Supply Co. purchased Arrow-head Belt Service Co. (Acquisitions & Mergers).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Distributor Baldwin Supply Co. purchased Arrow-head Belt Service Co. of Bemidji, Mina.

Sioux Tools Inc. purchased E.A. Selzer and Associates. (Acquisitions & Mergers).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Sioux Tools Inc. of Murphy, N.C., purchased E.A. Selzer and Associates, Prescott, Ariz. Sioux Tools is a subsidiary of Snap-on Inc.

Fortune magazine. (Awards).(awards honor to W.W. Grainger)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... W.W. Grainger was named the most admired company in 2002 among diversified wholesalers in Fortune magazine's annual listing of America's Most Admired Companies.

I.S.K. Industries won Ergodyne's LeadDog Award. (Awards).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... I.S.K. Industries won Ergodyne's LeadDog Award for independent manufacturer's representative performance in 2002.

Waterloo Industries. (Awards).(receives Canadian Tire award)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Waterloo Industries, manufacturer of tool storage products, was honored with a top supplier award from Canadian Tire.

Clear Technologies. (Awards).(receives award from ISM Inc. )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Clear Technologies' C2CRM software was named a Top 15 CRM Software Package for 2003 by ISM, Inc., a customer relationship management consulting firm.

Entreprenurism still exists. (Editorial).(Elisha Penniman Inc. closes)(Editorial)
April 1, 2003... The manufacturing recession continues to linger despite predictions several months ago that an end was in sight. More than a million manufacturing jobs have been lost, 600-plus plants closed, consolidation continues and many distributors are...

Curing health care woes. (News).(employer-sponsored health care plan costs increase)
April 1, 2003... Rising costs and an increased number of uninsured Americans has increased the burden on employers. Can they continue to carry tire weight? BY RICHARD TROMBLY, CONTRIBUTING EDITOR The cost of employer-sponsored health care plans for...

NIRA focuses on improving relationships. (News).(NorthAmerican Industrial Representatives Association, 7th Annual Management and Marketing Conference)
April 1, 2003... CLEARWATER BEACH, FLA. - To improve relationships in the supply chain, members of the NorthAmerican Industrial Representatives Assn. turned out for their 7th Annual Management and Marketing Conference February 27 to March 1. at the Hilton...

Buyers beef up supplier base. (News).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... NEW YORK -- It should surprise few distribution professionals that buyers are using the Internet to locate new suppliers, according to a survey from Thomas Register. What could be surprising is that a third of buyers surveyed are finding...

Distributor financials mixed for 2002. (News).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... NEWTON, MASS. -- A snapshot of corporate earnings shows mixed results for distributors last year, with companies showing everything from substantial gains and better profits to large losses due to accounting changes and poor sales. The...

ISMA/I.D.A. readies for Spring meeting. (News).(Industrial Supply Manufacturers Association/Industrial Distribution Association Spring Convention)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... NEW ORLEANS -- Hopefully, a hot sun will be an antidote to a long, cold winter for manufacturers and distributors traveling from colder climes to the Industrial Supply Manufacturers Assn./Industrial Distribution Assn. Spring Convention next...

Tompkins Industries, Inc. (Company Profiles: Advertisement).
April 1, 2003... Tompkins Industries was founded in 1967 in the Tompkins family garage by J. L. Tompkins Sr., Mr. Tompkins envisioned a company that puts customers first, providing them with quality products at competitive prices, and the best service the...

Fuel costs cause concern. (News).
April 1, 2003... NEWTON, MASS. -- Fuel costs are rising quickly and there could be no letup, depending on the outbreak of war with Iraq and other factors, Thomson First Call reported in early March. Manufacturers, especially those using large amounts of...

Buckeye Industrial buys Kashway Supply. (News).(Kashway Supply will operate as Kashway Industrial Supply)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... COLUMBUS, OHIO -- Buckeye Industrial Supply Co. purchased Kashway Supply of Nicholasville, Ky., to expand market coverage and offer customers new technical products and enhanced application expertise. Buckeye, a value-added distributor...

Over 200 turn out for FPDA event. (News).(Fluid Power Distributors Association)
April 1, 2003... ORLANDO, FLA. -- Over 200 delegates attended the annual meeting of the Fluid Power Distributors Assn., held at Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resort, March 2-5. The turnout was a marked improvement over last year's annual meeting, when just 135...

Anderson Metals Corporation, Inc.(Brief Article)(Company Profile)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2003... Anderson Metals is a family-owned and operated manufacturer of brass fittings, valves, and pipe nipples based in Kansas City, MO since 1951. We specialize in products produced from brass forgings, rod, and castings. Our capabilities for...

Distributors. (People).(includes multiple personnel briefs)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Motion Industries, Inc. named Mark Sheehan president and chief executive officer of Motion-Canada, named Jim Clark vice president and general manager of MI Industrial and Hub Supply, and named Tom Robertshaw senior vice president-sales...Bisco...

Manufacturers. (People).(includes multiple personnel briefs)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Nylok Corp. named Marie Rodriguez inside sales representative at its Illinois facility and expanded its operating staff at Nylok Southwest in Arlington, Texas, by appointing Kent Lambertsen production manager and Gina Shephard inside sales...

Software/Technology. (People).(personnel news from Clear Technologies, Optiant Inc.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Clear Technologies promoted Van Symons to president and chief operating officer for the C2 CRM division...Optiant promoted Michael Palmer to vice president of professional services...

Manufacturers' representatives. (People).(Rod Sundet and Accurate Industrial Methods L.L.C. win contract from Ohio Broach and Machine Co.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Ohio Broach & Machine Co. appointed Rod Sundet and Accurate Industrial Methods, LLC as its sales representative for the six-state New England market.

200 years of solutions to hand finishing. .(Pferd Inc.)(Company Profile)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2003... A Tradition of Leadership PFERD is a subsidiary of the August Ruggeberg Company which began as a file manufacturer in Germany in 1799. The distinctive PFERD logo has become the recognized symbol for the highest quality hand finishing...

PTDA members see better 2003. (Associations).(Power Transmission Distributors Association)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Results from a member survey by the Power Transmission Distributors Assn. show hope for a steady, albeit small increase in business for 2003. Of 51 responding distributors, 80 percent expect sales increases over the figures for 2002. Their main...

NEFDA holds membership meeting. (Associations).(New England Fastener Distributors Association)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... The New England Fastener Distributors Assn. will hold its annual membership meeting Thursday, April 24, at the Beechwood Hotel in Worcester, Mass. Registration deadline is Friday, April 11. The featured speaker is Bruce Darling of Porteous...

SEDA announces Annual Conference. (Associations).(Safety Equipment Distributors Association)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... The Safety Equipment Distributors Assn., in conjunction with other safety organizations, will hold its 2003 Annual Conference at the Westin Harbor Castle Hotel in Toronto, Canada, July 26-29. The meeting, Safety Week 2003, is designed as an...

NAED to host annual meeting. (Associations).(National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... The National Assn. of Electrical Distributors will hold their Annual Meeting, Roadmap to Leadership, at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, May 17-21. Keynote speakers are Andrew Cuomo, former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and Ken...

NAW begins compensation project. (Associations).(National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... The National Assn. of Wholesaler-Distributors' Distribution Research and Education Foundation is sponsoring a study of salesforce compensation, to be authored by J. Michael Marks and Mike Emerson of the Indian River Consulting Group. The group...

NFDA launches excess inventory site. (Associations).(National Fastener Distributors Association)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... The National Fastener Distributors Assn. recently launched an excess inventory listing and sales site for members at www.1stfastener.com. The site has a database of over 6,000 companies buying and selling inventory. Members can order and bid...

NIBA launches scholarship. (Associations).(National Industrial Belting Association)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... NIBA -- The Belting Assn. instituted a new scholarship award recently, the Employee Education Scholarship, available to employees of distributor/fabricator members. Three scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded annually to assist employees...

Looking for a better year ahead. (Fasteners Outlook).
April 1, 2003... With the first quarter of 2003 behind them, fastener distributors are already looking for a better year over 2002 -- a 12-month period marked by economic woes and miserly capital spending. Don Westby, president of the National Fastener...

At Channellock, Inc.(tool maker details history, management strategy)(Company Profile)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2003... At Channellock, Inc. our mission is to be a World Class Organization. We owe our long history and outstanding success to the American free enterprise system. In 1886, blacksmith George B. DeArment decided to improve on the farriers' hand tools...

Internet filters curb Web surfing. (Technology Update).
April 1, 2003... NEWTON, MASS. -- It's no secret that some employees misuse the Internet surfing on the job. While legal liability is perhaps the most costly potential issue -- just one employee sharing offensive content can expose and seriously embarrass your...

Graybar begins technology showcase tour. (Technology Update).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- Graybar, a distributor of electrical, telecommunications, and networking equipment, opened a series of technology showcase events across the country. Scheduled through late October, the events provide contractors,...

New "Facts" optimizes shipping, ARs, service. (Technology Update).(Aperum Inc. releases latest version of distribution management software)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... DULUTH, GA. -- Aperum, Inc., formerly known as Software Solutions, released the newest version of its distribution management solution. FACTS 7.3 enables distributors to improve shipping accuracy, optimize efficiencies in the accounts...

Enhance your business intelligence. (Technology Update).(AquiTec International, Silvon Software Inc. announce software alliance)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... DALLAs -- An alliance between AquiTec International and Silvon Software combines analytical tools that allow businesses to measure performance in areas of orders, procurement, warehousing and labor. AquiTec provides supply chain execution...

E-tools help build corporate culture. (Technology Update).(Workplacetoolbox.com)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... AUSTIN, TEXAS -- WorkplaceToolbox.com is an online consultant that provides management tools to address pressing workplace issues. Their online tools allow firms of all sizes to create a company culture that is better focused on hiring,...

PLCs interface with PDAs, cell phones. (Technology Update).(from Pacific Microinstruments Inc.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... PASADENA, CALIF.-- Pacific Microinstruments, Inc. released a new version of the PLC Pilot[TM] application that enables users to interface mobile devices to Allen Bradley MicroLogix[TM] programmable logic controllers. The PLC Pilot-AB is...

Kennametal does accounts payable electronically. (Technology Update).(with BillingZone)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... PITTSBURGH -- Kennametal selected BillingZone's apConnect[TM] software to receive, review and pay its invoices. The software should help the tooling manufacturer transform its invoice-to-pay cycle by providing the company with the ability...

TCM[R] a world class supplier of seals and bearings. (Company Profiles: Advertisement).
April 1, 2003... DISCOVER THE TRANSCOM DIFFERENCE The Highest quality product, technical support, on-time delivery and service. Since being founded in 1978, TCM has grown to be a major supplier in the sealing products marketplace. With a mission of...

The clear choice in distribution software. (Company Profiles: Advertisement).
April 1, 2003... Software Solutions, Inc., the original pioneer in the middle-market distribution software industry, is now Aperum [TM]. Since 1979, we have set the standards for quality and innovation that have allowed thousands of distributors to implement...

On top of the market: settling for second best is not an option at Canada's IPM Hose & Fittings.(Company Profile)(Cover Story)
April 1, 2003... Not willing to rest on the first generation's laurels, the family that runs IPM Hose & Fittings holds itself to high standards. For Hisham El Sherif, a Madvac Inc. product without hydraulics would be like a house without electrical wires....

Brennan celebrates 50 years. (Company Profiles: Advertisement).
April 1, 2003... Brennan is proud to celebrate our 50th year of meeting customer needs with superior-quality fittings and adapters. As we begin our second half-century, we continue to expand our product line and services. New, State-Of-The-Art Facility ...

Carlisle Power Transmission--The Pinnacle of Performance. (Company Profiles: Advertisement).
April 1, 2003... Beginning early in the last century, both Carlisle and Dayco established a tradition of innovative products, unsurpassed quality, and superior service. In 2001, these two companies combined their strengths to form Carlisle Power Transmission, a...

Producing a win-win result. (Company Profiles: Advertisement).
April 1, 2003... For manufacturers, remaining focused on distributors as their primary marketing channel provides distinct benefits to both parties. Many manufacturers claim to partner with the distributor community. But too often, distributors find those...

Enhanced Gates PowerPro: 'Quick, clean ordering is a keystroke away'. (Company Profiles: Advertisement).
April 1, 2003... With business picking up on a weekly basis, Nikki DuVall of Transmission and Fluid Equipment, Inc. (TEE), appreciates Gates PowerPro[R] at every keystroke. As the purchasing agent for this multi-state, Indiana-based industrial distributor,...

Aero-Motive productivity solutions. (Company Profiles: Advertisement).
April 1, 2003... Aero-Motive offers one of the deepest ranges of productivity solutions on the market. With nearly 50,000 hose and cable reels, you can meet all your customer's needs with fewer sources. Thousands of balancers and torque control products cover a...

"E"nabling buyers: what must distributors do to satisfy the increasing demand for efficient, cost-effective electronic procurement connections? (Purchasing).
April 1, 2003... If you're an industrial distributor and still have no Internet-based or direct-connect, e-commerce selling system, you are well behind the times. You're also in the majority. According to several studies, fully enabled e-procurement is...

Aervoe Industries incorporated. (Company Profiles: Advertisement).
April 1, 2003... The Professionals' Choice Aervoe Industries is a leading manufacturer of paints, specialty coatings, lubricants, cleaners and MRO chemicals for industrial use. Packaged in both aerosol and bulk forms, the Aervoe product line of over 800...

Enterprise software for distributors. (Company Profiles: Advertisement).
April 1, 2003... For over 25 years, daly.commerce has offered the most function-rich and easy-to-use distribution software applications. Our products, service and alliance partners provide more than 1,200 organizations with the most comprehensive solutions on...

Together, we deliver far more than hose & connectors. (Company Profiles: Advertisement).
April 1, 2003... Behind every Gates hose and connector product is an entire company of professionals -- like you. Each member of the Gates team "connects" customers to all the support and extra value that separates us from the competition. You are Gates...

Have you heard Gateway Safety provides more? (Company Profiles: Advertisement).
April 1, 2003... At the National Safety Council's expo, Gateway Safety, Inc. announced the launch of their inaugural line of hearing protection. For 58 years, the Cleveland-based manufacturer has produced eye, face and head protection. Gateway Safety will now...

Goffs Curtain Wall Co. embraces down economy with cost effective way to maximize plant space. (Company Profiles: Advertisement).
April 1, 2003... Our latest recession has hit many American businesses awfully hard. In a day where you can't turn around without hearing some new report about our sliding stock market or rising unemployment, it's rare to hear a positive story about anything...

Making integrated supply work: Grainger's Michael Kight says one key to a successful integrated supply program is knowing what you can and can't do for the customer. (Integrated Supply).(Interview)
April 1, 2003... David Oliver and his colleagues didn't know what they would get when they began looking for integrated suppliers to support the American Airlines facility at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport back in early 1995. They knew they wanted to streamline the...

Dimasys software. (Company Profiles: Advertisement).
April 1, 2003... Delivering on the promise of effective inventory management Headquartered in Lewisville, Texas, Dimasys, Inc. is a leading provider of highly adaptable, enterprise-class software solutions exclusively focused on the distribution industry....

Diamond Chain Company. (Company Profiles: Advertisement).
April 1, 2003... Nothing Outlasts a Diamond For more than 110 years, Diamond Chain Company has been producing the highest quality roller and specialty chain available in the market. One of the first companies to produce bicycle chains in the United States,...

111 years and only getting better. (Company Profiles: Advertisement).
April 1, 2003... Keeping your operation running smoothly means having dependable equipment and systems to handle your bulk loading and unloading requirements. You can't afford downtime for maintenance and repairs that cost you both in lost hours and money. At...

Simpson Strong-Tie anchor systems. (Company Profiles: Advertisement).
April 1, 2003... www.simpsonanchors.com Customers look to Simpson Strong-Tie for ways to help make better anchoring and fastening installations economically. We respond to this trust with a commitment to quality and a dedication to customer service, as we...

Fast-drying electronics cleaner. (Company Profiles: Advertisement).
April 1, 2003... Sprayon[R] Liqui-Sol[TM] 2302LQ Environmental Contact Cleaner * Food Grade: USDA K2 rated, NSF listed * Heavy duty degreaser and quick-drying cleaner * Ideal for sensitive equipment and precision instruments * Fast-evaporating,...

Specialty maintenance. (Company Profiles: Advertisement).
April 1, 2003... Sprayon[R] Liqui-Sol[TM] 607LQ Belt Dressing * Food Grade: USDA P1 rated, NSF listed * Conditions belts while increasing pulling power by up to 50% * Contains no asphalt or rosin * Reduces squeaky noise caused by old "V" belts...

Safety solvent & degreaser. (Company Profiles: Advertisement).
April 1, 2003... Sprayon[R] Liqui-Sol[TM] 20847LQ ULTRA-FORCE[TM] * Food Grade: USDA K2 rated, NSF listed * Penetrates instantly to remove dirt, oil, grease and wax * More thorough and faster than alkaline cleaners * Safe on all ferrous and...

Lube for sliding surfaces. (Company Profiles: Advertisement).
April 1, 2003... Sprayon[R] Liqui-Sol[TM] 210LQ Silicone Lube * Food Grade: USDA H1 rated, NSF listed * 5% silicone formula * Colorless, odorless, low-viscosity lubricant * Prevents sticking without transferring to end products * Will not...

Dry film lube protects. (Company Profiles: Advertisement).
April 1, 2003... Sprayon[R] Liqui-Sol[TM] 737LQ Synthetic-Modified Dry Lube * Food Grade: USDA H2 rated, NSF listed * Thin, transparent, dry film lubricant formulated with the latest synthetic additives * Penetrates and lubricates for maximum...

New kids on the block: some of the industry's newest entrepreneurs speak up on success, challenges and future goals for their companies. (Entrepreneurship).
April 1, 2003... Call them the new school, the fresh faces or the newbies. Whatever name fits best, these are nine guys who started from scratch or purchased their first industrial distributorship in the last eight years. Some of them started humbly at home,...

Integrated software for supply chain initiatives. (Company Profiles: Advertisement).
April 1, 2003... Gillani, Inc. is one of the leading providers of order fulfillment, Distribution Management and Financial Accounting solutions to many Fortune 500 and mid-market manufacturers and distributors, as well as some of the world's leading 3PL...

Greenlee a Textron company. (Company Profiles: Advertisement).
April 1, 2003... Greenlee has always been about the people in the trade. Greenlee knows that contractors have less time to do more and that's why they build tools that are faster on the job, safer to use and easier for the electrician. Greenlee understands what...

TB Wood's Incorporated. (Company Profiles: Advertisement).
April 1, 2003... TB Wood's Incorporated founded in 1857, as a foundry and machine shop is today an established designer, manufacturer and marketer of electronic and mechanical industrial power transmission products. Distributed through a global network of...

Why the new Timken Company makes sense for industrial distributors. (Company Profiles: Advertisement).
April 1, 2003... It's an exciting time to be affiliated with The Timken Company. Our recent acquisition of Torrington combined two organizations sharing a very similar heritage, brand promise and market approach. Both companies have demonstrated traditions of...

With so many software products available, how do you pick the right one for your business? (Company Profiles: Advertisement).
April 1, 2003... It's really not that complicated. Just ask the right questions. You don't need to ask the obvious or even the general ones because the answers you get are all the same. After all, read the ads. They promise minimal inventory, increased...

Federal Hose Manufacturing. (Company Profiles: Advertisement).
April 1, 2003... Federal Hose Manufacturing, founded in F 1921, is a leader and continues to be an innovator in developing and providing new products for industries such as automotive, trucking, ma rifle, oil and gas and agriculture. The company proudly holds...

Identifying "Best Practices": in an effort to improve distributor-manufacturer relationships, PTDA has set out to break down barriers and re-build trust. (Distributor-Manufacturer Relationships).(Power Transmission Distributors Association distributor-manufacturer relationship best practices )
April 1, 2003... As in many segments of the industrial distribution channel, overall lack of commitment, cooperation and communication in power transmission/motion control distributor-manufacturer working relationships hinders both parties' sales performance...

Automating the supply chain with innovative technologies. (Company Profiles: Advertisement).
April 1, 2003... Eclipse, Inc. is a leading provider of enterprise software for end-to-end, supply chain management. Founded in 1991, Eclipse has quickly become a market leader with over 30,000 users throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Their...

Tools of the trade: Markal celebrates a remarkable ride. (Company Profiles: Advertisement).
April 1, 2003... Markal[R] brand industrial marking products were born in the steel industry in 1934. From that historic beginning, the Markal brand has stood for product innovation and performance in the industrial setting. Today, the Markal brand offers...

New equipment boosts accuracy. (Adhesives/Sealants: Product Focus).
April 1, 2003... As adhesive equipment becomes more automatic, systems are specifically designed to handle particular applications like automotive, electronics and packaging. "Basically, if we have an adhesive product in the marketplace, we need to have a...

Users Of Category.(top industries by region)(Illustration)
April 1, 2003... USERS OF CATEGORY TOP INDUSTRIES BY REGION (figures in millions) NORTHEAST COASTAL Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning 25.5 Painting & Paper Hanging 14.3 Nonresidential Construction 7.0 Cape...