Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories and Orders edge up in July
Upward trend continues.

Bidding opens for $450M California light-rail project
Project tests trend toward public-private partnerships.

St. Louis to Chicago high-speed rail line is on track
New rail line will cost $1.1 billion.

Commercial Real Estate Yields Spur Investors
Yields on U.S. commercial real estate are nearing a record high compared to Treasury bonds. Many investors take that as a signal to buy property.

L.H. Dottie Announces Distribution Agreement with Precision Designed Products, Inc.
Becomes exclusive electrical market distributor of Checkpoint Professional brand levels.

Valley Supply Co. hosts "green" home improvement seminars
Events promoted Navien tankless water heaters.

CURRENT ISSUE:
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2010  

Cover Story — Keeping a Sharp Eye  
New Hampshire Tool & Supply gets a infusion of cash and a new outlook on life.  

STAFDA News
All eyes are on Phoenix.

Pneu-Fast's Chester Brothers
A real "Made in America" story.

Industry Update: Corded Electric Tools
Corded tools still rule the job site.  

Industry Update: Job Site Generators
Expanded story includes Mi-T-M, Multiquip, Pramac, Subaru, Wacker and Yamaha.

STAFDA Inventory Consultant
How to calculate safety stock.

Plus, in the print edition, more news, industry updates and products!

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