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Copper prices rise based on falling inventories and increased production in Asia.  The increase marked the longest monthly increase in three years.

UPA's sister company, Davisco, based in Lima, Peru, has seen its copper production grow significantly over the past 30 days. This very profitable manufacturing facility allows UPA member's a firsthand look at the very important copper and metals market worldwide.

 

Watts, Insinkerator, Broan, Nutone and QC (Quality Certified Valve Company) and Rheem Tankless are some of the premier lines that occupy the UPA Warehouse. Many more companies are slated for an inventory position in 2009. A vast majority of the UPA members are now taking advantage of the opportunity that the UPA central distribution center is providing. We expect another record year in 2009 as we have met a growing need within our group to provide key products with no minimum order quantities at competitive pricing.

UPA final numbers for 2008 indicate a 9% growth in dollar terms for the UPA group. The comparison does not take into effect the growth of the group in terms of new membership. The 9% growth compared the exact same members in 2007 to the exact same members in 2008. While this growth does take into account the addition of new manufacturers the largest growth rate was a direct result of members continuing to switch to UPA vendor sources. A direct result of the expanded services that UPA provides is a significant reason why our members support continues to grow.