HARDLINES readers got some encouraging news this week with a report that economy was beginning to show some signs of recovery: both housing starts and building permits made positive gains. IRLY Distributors plans its golf tournament and OSRAM gets a new president. Plus, our very first Christmas message to our readers! Click here to read these blasts from the past!
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