Then he grew weary of maintenance products.
Sales of repair and maintenance products, on the other hand, were solid.
Continental Airlines has been recycling oil, antifreeze and other aircraft maintenance products for two or three years.
Home Depot's basic repair and maintenance products — plumbing items, roofing materials, caulk — have sold better than other items.
Mr. Ebers took a telemarketing position at a company that sold floor wax, light bulbs and other maintenance products.
A YEAR ago, W. W. Grainger Inc., which distributes manufacturing valves, maintenance products and replacement parts for industry, had established itself as a pioneer in electronic commerce.
Others include Coca-Cola Enterprises, Federated Investors and Stanley Black & Decker, as well as St . Jude Medical a medical devices company, and Ecolab, a maker of cleaning and maintenance products.
Better-performing categories included repair and maintenance products like caulk and water heaters; basic remodeling and décor products like interior paint, carpet and window coverings; and safety and security-related products.
The companies formed the cartel after working on methods to reduce the weight of detergent powders and to reduce waste from boxes and bags through the Association for Soaps, Detergents and Maintenance Products, a trade association that includes other major home products companies.
