Business Intelligence
By Susan Avery -- Purchasing, 11/19/2009 2:00:00 AM
10.7%
Increase in sales of power transmission products in August 2009
Source: Power Transmission Distributors Association
WHAT IT MEANS: Compared to the previous month, MRO buyers are starting to purchase motors, bearings and belts from U.S. manufacturers.
23%
Buyers who expect an increase in price for electric motors (1–30 HP)
Source:www.purchasingdata.com
WHAT IT MEANS: Each month, Purchasing polls its readers to see where prices are heading compared to the previous month. This time, buyers see a hike for big motors on the horizon.
19,000
Metalworking items added to the MSC catalog in past two years
Source: MSC Industrial Direct Co.
WHAT IT MEANS: The industrial distributor continues to expand its product scope.
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