Highlights from a year of interviews with distribution and manufacturing executives, as well as other thought leaders.
Top 10 MDM Interviews of 2013 Read More »
MAPI: Intermediate industries will have to expand to meet growing demand from auto industry.
Latin America Manufacturing Output to Grow 3.1% in 2014 Read More »
The index’s three-month moving average increased to 0.25, its highest reading since February 2012.
Chicago Fed National Activity Index Increases in November Read More »
Online competition, a slow economy and nontraditional competition among top concerns for distributors.
Distributors’ Top Concerns Going Into 2014 Read More »
Increases may differ based on market conditions or contractual provisions.
Airgas Increases Helium Prices by 20% Read More »
The transaction values Coleman at $786 million, including the assumption of net debt.
Southwire Agrees to Acquire Coleman Cable Read More »
Mississippi led all states (up 17 percent year-on-year) but ranked 49th between October and November.
Construction Employment Up in 39 States YOY Read More »
Cumberland, under the same name, will operate as a division of R/W Connection.
Singer Equities Acquires Cumberland Valve Read More »
In 2013, MDM spoke with scores of distributors, manufacturers and industry experts to research trends and events affecting the wholesale distribution industry. Many had a real talent for expressing the most important and complex issues of the day in just a few words.
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The departure of Sheri Roberts has led to two executive changes.
Actuant Names New Energy Segment EVP Read More »
LaPrairie generates about $30 million in annual revenue.
WESCO Distribution Acquires LaPrairie in Canada Read More »
Increases in personal consumption expenditures and nonresidential fixed investment were larger than previously estimated.
3Q Real GDP Revised Up to 4.1%: Third Estimate Read More »
Core sales growth was driven by higher activity in the engineered solutions segment.
Actuant Core Sales Up 5% in 1Q Read More »
The acquisition expands capabilities in power utility.
Textron’s Greenlee Unit Acquires HD Electric Read More »
Owners are liquidating the company because of their children’s lack of interest.
Nelson & Small Sells Three Divisions Read More »
Distributors say young workers’ expectations are changing.
Tip: Understand What Drives Millennials Read More »
Production surpassed the December 2007 level.
November Industrial Production Passes Pre-Recession Peak Read More »
The 1.1 million figure is 23 percent above October and 30 percent above the prior year.
Housing Starts Pass 1 Million in November Read More »
Latest episode also features Ted Stark of jan-san distributor Dalco Enterprises.
Increases of up to 20 percent will hit some customers January.
Praxair Announces 2014 Price Increases Read More »
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