Twice-monthly e-mail briefing for independent aftermarket distributors serving the transportation industry A summary of relevant articles culled from hundreds of top news sources The inside track to business best-practices to help you do your job It’s what decision makers need to know It's FREE!       Privacy Information       SmartBrief and CVSN will not rent, sell, or trade your e-mail address to any external entities -- ever. Click here to read our Privacy Policy.       About SmartBrief About CVSN     Send CVSN SmartBrief story to a colleague. * Your Name * Your E-mail * Friend's E-mail Separate multiple addresses with commas.   Personal Message * Indicates required fields Terms and Conditions: You must submit valid e-mail addresses only. Use of e-mail addresses is subject to the terms of SmartBrief's privacy policy. Here's the story you're sending: Manufacturing sector grows pessimistic as profits fall Industrial manufacturers have become less optimistic about the domestic economy as worries have grown amid declining demand, low currency exchange rates and decreasing profits, according to the latest report from PricewaterhouseCoopers' Manufacturing Barometer. Among those surveyed, 75% said the U.S. economy is in decline while only 5% thought it was growing.  Industrial Distribution (5/1)