Transmark is a distributor of specialty valve and flow control equipment based in the UK.
McJunkin Red Man Agrees to Buy Transmark Read More »
More distributors are diversifying into alternative and renewable energy markets. These markets vary in their maturity, and over the years, some have succeeded, while others have fallen off the grid. The dilemma over whether to invest in these markets when hype sometimes overshadows reality is a big one.
Alternative Energy Markets: To Serve or Not to Serve? Read More »
Grainger is setting the example for distributors looking to shake off defensive mode.
Grainger Growth Plans and Patterns Read More »
Kreidler will take over the financial officer duties from the CEO
Sysco Names New CFO Read More »
The outflow of manufacturing to “low-cost” countries keeps resonating lately as I envision how this next growth cycle takes shape. Before the heady days of the dot-com era distracted many businesses from their core focus and presented others with opportunity, industry change centered on the dramatic shift many North American manufacturers were making to offshore production.
Today there are a number of indicators that manufacturing might migrate back to a regional or at least continental scale.
Commentary: Cycles and Emerging Opportunities Read More »
New demands on the power grid have led to new ideas on how to meet those demands. One way: the Smart Grid.
What is the Smart Grid? Read More »
Recent MAPI/Manufacturers alliance report says as India’s economic growth accelerates, it is gaining interest from U.S. manufacturers as a production location and for its considerable sales potential.
Manufacturing Sector in India: Recent Performance & Emerging Issues Read More »
News briefs from Aug. 25, 2009, through Sept. 10, 2009
MDM News Digest 3917 Read More »
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Signs of stabilizing appearing, but recovery expected to be ‘sluggish,’ according the Manufacturers Alliance/MAPI U.S. Industrial Outlook
Forecast: ‘Recession is Bottoming Out’ Read More »
Manufacturing sector in most districts expect modest growth toward end of year.
Some Hope in Fed Beige Book Report Read More »
More businesses are using the tool to communicate with customers, but before jumping in, find out if the medium is right for you.
The Challenge in Using Twitter in Customer Service Read More »
Fourth-quarter sales for the grocery distributor were also up over the prior-year period.
United Natural Foods Fiscal 2009 Sales Up 4.7% Read More »
Acquisition expands Lewis-Goetz’s presence in the Gulf Coast region.
Lewis-Goetz Buys International Gasket and Supply Read More »
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Unisource Canada, a division of paper, packaging and facility supplies distributor Unisource Worldwide, Inc., Norcross, GA, has completed its acquisition of Concord, Ontario-based Mondrian-Hall Inc.
“This is a significant acquisition for Unisource Canada and strengthens our market position throughout Canada,” said Al Dragone, Unisource CEO. “It also demonstrates our ongoing commitment to pursue strategic acquisitions and our intent to expand our operations both within and outside North America.”
Mondrian-Hall will now operate as Mondrian-Hall, a Division of Unisource Canada.
Unisource Canada Acquires Mondrian-Hall Read More »
Swedish manufacturer acquires compressor service provider.
Atlas Copco Expands in Czech Republic Read More »
Too many distributors and manufacturers are still trying to play by the old rules. But the old rules do not work anymore.
New Rules and Redefining Normal Read More »
BLS reports that labor productivity and output fell in 2008 for the wholesale trade sector.
Productivity Trends in Wholesale Trade and Manufacturing Read More »
Danaher’s plans include eliminating 3,300 positions and closing 30 facilities.
Danaher Accelerates Restructuring Plans Read More »
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