Morris Beschloss: The Beschloss Perspective

Veteran industry analyst Morris Beschloss writes about the industrial pipe, valves and fittings industry.

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Slicing the pie smaller

Consolidation accelerates in face of U.S. economic restructuring.
May 21, 2013

One of the fascinating sidebars to the current problems, as well as opportunities confronting such major economic sectors as electrical, PHCP, PVF and industrial mill/supply distribution are the solid entities acting as the key warehousing/marketing bodies for the overwhelming central point between manufacturers and end users/installers.


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Gaining Strength

Economy on cruise control as independents exceed expectations.
April 12, 2013
Despite the amplification of obstacles strewn in the tortuous path of America’s hundreds of thousands of independent businesses by federal and state fiats, most of such “small” companies continue to inch forward.
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Sunny Days Ahead?

2013 economy shows signs of hopeful developments
March 12, 2013
While the bitter reckoning of the winter months has recently displayed a scattering of warm spots indicating a better spring ahead, mid-January economic improvements also are peeking through the heavy clouds overhanging the late 2012 economy.
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Economy on cruise control as independent businesses exceed expectations

Most “small” companies continue to inch forward.
March 6, 2013
Recent dialogue with scores of manufacturers, distributors, mechanical contractors and retailers detects a note of optimism as the year unfolds.
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Keep it here

Manufacturing insourcing gathers steam
February 8, 2013
With the traumatic impact of outsourcing jobs and production, especially by America’s manufacturing giants, it may come as a surprise to many that the United States is still the world’s No.1 generator of manufactured goods production at $1.8 trillion annually.
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Looking into the future

2013 construction industry apprehensive as Obama II beck-ons.
January 2, 2013
With the second Obama presidency secured for four more years, the construction industry, specifically the depressed housing sector, is taking a wait-and-watch attitude before projecting definitive commitments for 2013 growth potential.
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Morris Beschloss rejoins Supply House Times

December 10, 2012
Expert PVF analyst to contribute to multiple BNP Media and ASA platforms.
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NetworkASA 2012

November 1, 2012
Annual convention continues association’s forward progress.
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2013 Manufacturers Representative of the Year: Spirit Group

 

Supply House Times Editor Mike Miazga recently traveled to Orlando to meet with Spirit Group, which has been named the 2013 Manufacturers Representative of the Year. 

Photos by Mike Miazga

3/13/13 2:00 pm EST

Prepared to Navigate the New Lead-Free Laws?

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