8/4/2009
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STOCKS: MRO Fastener Sales Do Better for Lawson Products

Lawson Products reported second-quarter sales, including fasteners, decreased 25% to $95 million “as the economic recession continued to depress customer demand.” Gross profit dropped 23% to $55.9 million.

During Q2 Lawson sold its Charlotte, NC, distribution for about $2.2 million. Lawson plans to sell its distribution center in Dallas, TX.

Overall sales during the first half of 2009 fell 23% to $194.4 million, with gross profit declining 25% to $110 million. ©2009 GlobalFastenerNews.com

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