SOUTHLAND DEALERS SURVEYED Survey springs some surprising results

Association of Southern California revealed some startling statistics covering the first I0 months of 1967. RecipienG of the questionnaire were asked to compare their early 1967 business with the same period in 1966.

Vhat came to light were a variety o[ interesting facts on volume o{ business.

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(13) Compared with first l0 months o{ first l0 months o{ 1967 were:

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Survey shows business down, inventory up, profits down, and accounts receivable up for the big- gest number of those answering a recent dealer survey. Now ain't that a fine ketfle of fisht inventory, profits and over-all constr.uction activiiy.

A majority o{ respondees said business was down in '67 compared to 1966. Inventory was up, said close to half of those rluestioned. Net profits were lower. Accounts receivable were hieher with the bulk of collections sarislactory. The overall state of construction activitv was regarded as fair by 53/o o{ those questioned.

What is the present general situation regarding ot,er-all con.

What do you think the construction activity will be in your area in these categorie-q in the months aht,ad ?

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