FEATURE

Vending machine installations soar in 2012, driving sales and earnings gains at the distribution bellwether.

But the Winona, MN-based supplier warned of a steep decline in fastener sales growth during the second quarter, prompting the company to adopt a more “conservative” expectation of growth in the coming months.

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