Nucor Reports Record Results for Second Quarter and First Half of 2008

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) announced today record consolidated net earnings for the second quarter of 2008 of $580.8 million ($1.94 per diluted share), an increase of 68% over $344.9 million ($1.

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Framing Clamp System has 1,000 lb capacity per end clamp.

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Chicago Clamp Company Introduces New Framing Clamp System for the HVAC and Facilities Management Industries, Chicago Clamp Company

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Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. Announces the Acquisition of ProTech Systems, Inc.

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PLEASANTON, Calif., June 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. (the "Company") announced that its subsidiary, Simpson Dura-Vent Company, Inc. purchased 100% of the equity of ProTech Systems, Inc. ("ProTech"), a New York company.

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Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. Announces the Acquisition of ProTech Systems, Inc.

www.hgtvpro.com | Jun 18, 2008

Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Simpson Dura-Vent Company, Inc. purchased 100% of the equity of ProTech Systems, Inc., a New York manufacturer of and distributor venting products. The purchase price (subject to post-closing adjustment) was $7.5 million in cash, plus

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National Hardware Show & Lawn and Garden World in Las Vegas - over 2,100 exhibitors

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Nailers, Staplers, Fasteners and Power Tools

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Purchasing communityArticle MRO/Indirect Spend 48399 81

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By Jim Carbone, 11/29/2007 Global PC shipments increased 13.8% in the third quarter compared to the third quarter of 2006, according to researcher iSuppli.

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Fastener Warehouse!, If we don't have it, You don't need it

We are an industrial supply house that sells industrial, commercial, and marine hardware. We specialize in hard to find sizes and stainless steel. A variety of alloys we stock include grade 5 and grade 8 Steel, Galvanized, Stainless Steel, Silicone Bronze, K-Monel 500, Monel, and Brass.

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