Canada’s Raw Materials Price Index falls 1 percent in May, largely due to lower prices for crude oil.
Canada’s Industrial Product Price Index Unchanged in May Read More »
HARDI report shows strongest month-to-month growth for HVACR distributors since November 2010.
HVACR Distributor Sales Up 17.9% in May Read More »
Now that the Supreme Court has upheld the Affordable Care Act, what should employers do to make sure they’re in compliance?
Preparing for Obamacare: Next Steps for Employers Read More »
Acquisition complements and expands Bunzl’s operations in the Pacific Northwest.
Bunzl Acquires Service Paper Company Read More »
Layoffs are part of Lawson’s larger strategic restructuring plan aimed at streamlining operations and processes.
Lawson Products to Cut 100 Positions from Workforce Read More »
Without active development, your brand will become static and die.
Tip: Refine Your Brand to Stay Relevant Over Time Read More »
Several factors are contributing to a less than favorable outlook in the economy, despite strong distributor sales growth.
Uncertainty Taints Positive Economic Outlook Read More »
MSC executives say the distributor will continue to focus on e-commerce and vending as growth platforms.
MSC Industrial Sales Up 15% in 3Q Read More »
Excluding transportation, new orders increased 0.4 percent.
New Orders for Durable Goods Up 1.1% in May Read More »
The Federal Reserve Boards industrial production index for manufacturing declined 0.4 percent.
Chicago Fed Midwest Manufacturing Index Down 1% in May Read More »
How MDM determined rankings for the 2013 top distributors lists.
2013 MDM Market Leaders Methodology Read More »
Jonathan Bein: Focusing on outside sales and inbound phone sales is not enough.
Lack of Multichannel Marketing May Hurt Smaller Distributors Read More »
Annual Distribution Trends Report is also released.
In 2012, MDM is recognizing distributors that are innovative in their approach to their markets. Specialty building materials distributor C.H. Briggs is the first of two featured this year.
In wholesale distribution, “good enough” has long been a common theme for technology’s role in the business. But “good enough” was never good enough for C.H. Briggs, a specialty building materials distributor based in Reading, PA. “You can’t just accept what you’re told,” says CIO Scott Withers. “You have to ask yourself: What can this mean for me tomorrow?”
Following that philosophy has made C.H. Briggs a leader …
2012 Market Mover: C.H. Briggs Thinks Differently On ‘Social’ Read More »
The economy in 2012 is proving to be consistently inconsistent. Anecdotally, we’re hearing of record-breaking months followed by slow ones; nearly all distribution sectors expect less in 2012, but still a year of moderate growth.
As Wurth-North America’s CEO Robert Stolz says in this issue of MDM: “It’s very difficult still to plan or to set prognosis because we’ll have a couple of good quarters and then we’ll have a month that’s not as strong.”
Making the most of more limited growth opportunities will …
Commentary: The Difference in 2012: Profitability Read More »
View the latest Industrial news Headquarters: Glen Burnie, MD2011 Revenues: N/ALocations: 20Key Executives: CEO Otis Dufrene; President Don Fritzinger Singer Equities is a group of distributors in the industrial rubber products industry backed by AEA Investors, a private equity firm. Distributors in this group include Hampton Rubber Company, RW Connection, Allied Rubber and Rigging Supply
2012 MDM Market Leaders: Top Hose & Accessories Distributors – Singer Equities Read More »
Diffusion Index was negative for the first time since June 2011.
Chicago Fed National Activity Index Drops in May Read More »
View the latest Industrial news Headquarters: Addison, IL2011 Revenues: N/ALocations: 36Key Executives: CEO Justin Jacobi SunSource, primarily a fluid power distributor, serves customers in the oil and gas, infrastructure, transportation equipment, construction, crane and hoist, agricultural equipment, mining, metals processing, food and beverage, forestry and alternative energy industries. SunSource was recently acquired by Littlejohn &
2012 MDM Market Leaders: Top Industrial Distributors No. 26 Read More »
Manufacturings first-quarter 10 percent annual rate a major contributor.
U.S. Manufacturing Growth to Outpace Economy in 2012 Read More »
View the latest Industrial news Headquarters: Liverpool, NY2011 Revenues: $100 millionEmployees: 225Locations: 4 JGB supplies industrial, hydraulic and stainless steel braided metal hose and fittings to the commercial business sector. JGB also services the needs of the United States Armed Forces, NATO, and various Foreign Military Services throughout the world. JGB serves national customers including
2012 MDM Market Leaders: Top Hose & Accessories Distributors – JGB Enterprises Read More »
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