Company growth initiatives, end-market strength and acquisitions impacted results.
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HD Supply also announced the appointment of a new CFO.
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Acquisition will expand DXP’s presence in international oil & gas markets.
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Optimism increased 0.9 point to a reading of 92.5.
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The distribution industry sometimes misjudges the short-term impact of disruptive events. Publisher Tom Gale's perspective provides his predictions on some recent disruptive announcements, including Amazon's plans for drone package delivery.
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The first filing deadline for the conflict minerals provision of the Dodd-Frank Act is fast approaching. While the provision – requiring disclosure of the use of tungsten, tin, tantalum and gold sourced in and around the Democratic Republic of the Congo – only directly applies to public manufacturers, the actual impact is much broader than anticipated, and many distributors aren’t sure of the steps they need to take to comply.
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Musselman’s has two locations serving the Lancaster, PA, area.
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The new 30,000-square-foot facility will offer increased inventory for same-day pickup and delivery.
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International segment revenues are expected to increase 60 percent in 2014.
MRC Global Makes Acquisitions in Norway, England Read More »
Annual synergies of at least $600 million are expected.
Sysco Agrees to Acquire US Foods for $3.5B Read More »
The October 2013 figure is 3.2 percent lower than October 2012.
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The merger expands Valin’s business into aviation.
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Uneven changes in export growth and trade imbalances make the future of world trade unclear.
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New deal would govern trade between 12 countries, including the U.S., Japan, Canada and Mexico.
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Results follow October’s four-year high for construction spending.
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Grainger says two of its recent acquisitions are already paying dividends on the manufacturing front.
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Manufacturing Revival Radio talks with Jack Hammerstrom of Banner Engineering.
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