This monthly publication contains Industry News & Tips that MarJam has selected for your review, plus Featured Product information from leading vendors, a Q&A with the Marjam Pros, Inventory Specials, and much more... |
| Marjam Proudly Announces 8 New Locations | |
Alabama and Mississippi
We are proud to announce that Marjam has added eight new locations. Seven locations throughout Alabama and one in Gulfport, Mississippi. And the addition of the very professional former staff of BMW Inc.
|
| Specialize or Diversify? | |
|
In these troublesome times, much is written about business survival, and much of this is cast as the question: To prosper-or even to survive-should you specialize or diversify? The answer, both in our own and in related industries, comes up as a resounding "Yes."
"Yes, what?" you may wonder. Yes, the pundits inform you, you should specialize and diversify.
Though on the surface this might appear a contradiction in terms, it is not necessarily so.
Read more...
|
| ProBuild reveals list of closures | |
December 6, 2010
ProBuild Holdings, which confirmed last Friday that it was closing 20 of its units across the nation, announced 16 of the locations late Monday. The closures include lumber yards, component facilities, gypsum yards, and millwork facilities in both large and small markets, the Denver-based company said.
"Some of these locations are being consolidated with other locations nearby, while others are being mothballed until the construction industry conditions improve," the prepared statement said. "Those facilities can be restarted quickly once we see a turnaround."
The lists of 16 closures include:
|
| USG Corp. Plans To Again Reduce Salaried Work Force | |
Chicago (Dow Jones)
USG Corp. (USG) has launched another round of work force reductions, as the prolonged slump in construction activity continues to take a toll on the drywall manufacturer.
In a regulatory filing Friday, the company said it wants to lower annual expenses by $22 million to $28 million by reducing its payroll of salaried employees. The company is offering a package of severance benefits to persuade workers to leave voluntarily. If the incentives fail to reach the desired cost reduction, USG said it will resort to involuntary layoffs.
Read more... |
| Manufactures Price Increases | |
|
Review the recent manufacture price increases on Metal and Wallboard products
Click manufacture name for details
click here for more news updates.. |
| Product News and Updates | |
|
Don't forget to check out the latest News and Manufacture Product Updates on marjam.com.
|
| Marjam Clearance Center | |
|
Check out our overstocks, leftovers and miscellaneous items available at great prices on our new Clearance Center. Check back often and browse the many categories weekly as the center will be adding new items to the list. Contact us at clearance@marjam.com with any item availability and purchase questions.
Click here to browse the Clearance center.
|