Manufacturers’ reps surveyed for the MAFSI Barometer reported quotation and consultant activity remained quite positive 3Q/18, a harbinger that sales may improve in the future from the 3Q’s lackluster 2.5% sales increase. The differentials between those reporting more and less activity were +23 for quotation and +22 for consultant activity. MAFSI 3Q-18 Barometer But one…