As a member of the 3Galliances Program, Kubota Solid Technology will distribute all of 3Ga's solutions in Japan including exclusive distribution of 3Ga's Workgroup Edition products in Japan. Under the agreement, DH Supply will link its business system to TradePower's digital marketplace, giving TradePower customers immediate access to DH Supply's extensive catalog of electrical products. In return, DH Supply will broaden its sales channel by gaining access to TradePower's growing network of marketplace customers. Index Manufacturing shrinks for fourth month. Durable goods orders fall.
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