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Economic Slowdown May Only Be Temporary

June 14, 2011
Although it seems that in recent weeks the market has reflected a new sense of impending doom, manufacturing industry economist, Dr. Chris Kuehl says the slowdown is only temporary and not the start of another breakdown in the economy.
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New Home Sales Up, Inventory Still Down in April

May 24, 2011
According to findings from IHS Global Insight, new home sales increased 7.3% in April to a 323,000 annual rate.
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ASA Members Positive About Continued Growth

May 17, 2011
Read here for ASA’s Monthly Sales Report.
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Canadian Wholesalers Report 4.8% Increase In March

May 17, 2011
Biggest growth for Canadian wholesalers was in industrial PVF for month of March and year-to-date.
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April PPI For Inputs Again Outpaces Finished Building Prices

May 13, 2011
The PPI for inputs to construction industries - a blend of all materials used in every type of construction, plus items consumed by contractors such as diesel fuel - rose 1.4 percent and 7.1 percent, respectively.
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Remodeling Activity Improving In Many Markets

April 28, 2011
"While credit scarcity and economic uncertainty continue to weigh down remodeling, signs of increasing consumer interest are promising," says NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe.
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Construction Adds Jobs In February; More Coming, Manpower Survey Finds

March 8, 2011
Construction employment rose by 33,000, the largest gain in nearly four years, but much of the increase may have represented catch-up from a weather-exacerbated drop of 22,000 jobs in January.
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NCWA Members Continue To See Positive Sales

February 11, 2011
North Central Wholesalers Association members realized a median 6.6% gain in sales for 2010.
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Heating, Cooling Equipment Shipments Regain Momentum in December

February 11, 2011
Cooling and heating equipment shipments rise slightly at the end of 2010.
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Strong December Distributor Sales Reaffirm Tax Credits' Impact

February 4, 2011
HARDI announced North American HVACR average distributor sales for December closed out 2010 in line with the association’s forecast; but failed short of most manufacturer and analyst projections going into the year. 
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