Damage to the property can be minimized with some common sense, sweat and supplies from the local hardware store.

FORBES: As Hurricane Isaac Threatens Gulf Coast, Last-Minute Ways To Disaster-Proof Your Home

"They had been running out of supplies, like the hardware that goes on the bags, because they didn't have the money, " she recalls.

WSJ: On Front Lines of Debt Crisis, Luggage Maker Fights for Life

In addition, we are concerned about printer demand and that the declines in printer hardware shipments will begin to affect supplies revenue over the next few quarters.

FORBES: Foxconn Says Hiring Freeze Not Apple Related (Updated)

They provide everything from advanced military hardware and components to relatively prosaic materials and supplies.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Gaffney testifies on financial warfare

You had to worry about backups, power supplies, and all manner of other tedious hardware details.

FORBES: Why Firebase Matters

India and Russia are long-time allies and Russia supplies 70% of India's military hardware.

BBC: India leases Russian nuclear submarine

Themost impressive feature of the massive system is its ability to install two power supplies, giving enthusiasts an unlimited level of power to handle the most intense hardware configurations.

ENGADGET: Digital Storm's Hailstorm II relieves you of gaming PC claustrophobia, $2,760 cash

The Distribution and Retail Business segment manages home centers and shops that sell tools, hardware, daily necessities, do-it-yourself products, gardening and building materials, and pet supplies.

FORBES: #1,274 Lixil Group