Spectrum is the marketing arm of Gray Industrial Supply.
Jergens Industrial Supply Acquires Spectrum Supply Read More »
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The rate of starts was 6.8 percent above the revised April estimate.
May Housing Starts Up 28.6% YOY Read More »
Customers were more likely to repair than replace during the recession, but the pendulum is swinging the other way now.
Watsco on Pent-Up Demand: ‘Band-Aids’ Will Fall Off Read More »
NAHB/Wells Fargo MHI: Builder confidence reading above 50 for first time since 2006.
Builder Confidence Hits 7-Year High in June Read More »
According to MAPI’s Quarterly Outlook, industrial production will grow 3.6 percent in 2014.
MAPI: Industrial Production to Grow 3.1% in 2013 Read More »
“Piece price savings hardly scratch the surface,” president says in 7 Minutes With … interview.
Replenex: Get Beyond Price Savings When Documenting Value Read More »
Identifying gaps in services you provide your customers can have a significant impact on your bottom line.
To Grow Profits, Close Your Market Gaps Read More »
Neither the number of shares to be offered nor their price has been determined.
Stock Building Supply Files for IPO Read More »
Performance has also launched a blog for food enthusiasts.
Performance Foodservice Launches New Website Read More »
For the 12 months ended May 2013, prices for finished goods moved up 1.7 percent.
Wholesale Prices Rise 0.5% in May Read More »
HD Supply plans to use proceeds of IPO to pay off debt.
HD Supply Launches IPO Read More »
In 2013, MDM is recognizing distributors that are innovative in their approach to their markets. A&M Industrial, Rahway, NJ, was selected as an MDM Market Mover for its shift in focus away from products to essential services and its Emergency Response Team.
When Superstorm Sandy struck the Northeast in October 2012, flooding, power outages and closed roads disrupted business for days and, in some cases, weeks. A&M Industrial in Rahway, NJ, was no exception.
But even as the industrial distributor faced its own challenges, its Emergency Response Team hit the streets to provide critical services to its clients and help get power up and running along the coast. Additionally, the company …
2013 MDM Market Mover: A&M Industrial Carves Out Emergency Response Niche Read More »
Since 2005, Machinery Tooling & Supply, has grown its sales 129 percent, from $17.5 million to just under $40 million in 2012. The key to success, according to Bob Cuthbertson, president of MT&S, was the five-year strategic plan the company created in 2005.
It can be difficult for smaller companies to …
2013 MDM Market Mover: Strategic Plan Pays Off for Machinery Tooling & Supply Read More »
Indiana-based Specialty Tool provides an assortment of industrial supplies.
Production Tool Supply Acquires Specialty Tool Read More »
Getting beyond piece price savings for customers is industrial distributor Replenex’s goal.
“Piece price reduction is tangible and is an easy way to measure savings. Not to mention that many organizations incentivize their purchasing around piece price reduction,” says Matt Cohen, president. “Nevertheless, piece price savings hardly scratches the surface of …
2013 MDM Market Mover: Replenex Builds Culture of Cost Savings Read More »
Replenex, Machinery Tooling & Supply and A&M Industrial are being recognized this year for innovative approaches to business.
Congratulations to the 2013 MDM Market Movers Read More »
Flowline has two branches in Maryland and Pennsylvania.
GHX Industrial Acquires Flowline Components & Flowline OEM Group Read More »
Voltaix materials are used in the production of semiconductor devices.
Air Liquide Agrees to Acquire U.S. Electronics Materials Manufacturer Read More »
The way you serve customers may actually be causing more complexity than you think.
Tip: Consider the Customer’s Complete Experience Read More »
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