5/27/2012 9:27:00 AM
STAFDA Distributors Q1 Sales Up 18.9%

The Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association 2012 first quarter Trend Report showed an 18.9% sales increase.
“Despite the continued ‘cautiously optimistic’ outlook, many STAFDA members across all membership categories are reporting improved sales and a more upbeat attitude,” according to the association’s Trade News newsletter.

At 42.3% Midwestern distributors had the highest sales increase of U.S. and Canada regions.  The Southeast was up 29.4% and Northwest 25.6%. Only the Mid-Atlantic was down at 7.9%.

Canadian distributors averaged 12% up. Web: stafda.org  ©2012 GlobalFastenerNews.com

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