Specialists vs. Broadline: Is There Room for Both?
Graingers CEO thinks there is.
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February 2014
Packaging Corporation of America Sales Up 32.1% in 2013
Acquisition of Boise Inc. helps Packaging Corporation of America realize record profits, sales.
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Wolseley Agrees to Acquire Puukeskus
Acquisition will be integrated with Wolseley’s Starkki business.
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European Industrial Production Down from November
Industrial production falls in 19 member states.
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December U.S. Cutting Tool Consumption Down 11.7% from November
2014 forecast predicts growth for industry.
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Air Products Looks to New Methods to Combat Helium Shortage
Air Products’ new facilities in Colorado, Wyoming to help increase helium supply.
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NFIB: Small Business Optimism ‘Treading Water’
Strong job creation plans and positive sales outlook offset by high inventories and political uncertainty.
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ERIKS Agrees to Acquire the Maagtechnic Group
Acquisition strengthens ERIKS’ presence in France and Germany and expands opportunities in Eastern Europe.
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Recommended Reading: 5 Reasons Private Label is Expanding in Distribution
Distributors cite several reasons for considering a private label strategy.
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Wausau Paper Sales Up 4.8% in 4Q
Wausau Paper sales helped by record shipment volumes.
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December Wholesale Trade Up 5.8% Year-Over-Year
Durable goods sales up 0.3% from November.
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Ingersoll-Rand Sales Increase 3% in 2013
Ingersoll-Rand Q4 sales up 6%.
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Sysco-US Foods Deal Faces Review, Customer Concerns
But foodservice distributor moves forward on integration plans.
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Timken Files with SEC to Spin Off TimkenSteel
The new publicly traded company, TimkenSteel, will trade on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker symbol TMST.
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Regal Beloit Sales Down 2.2% in 2013
Strong HVAC sales helps Regal Beloit offset weak commercial, industrial motor sales.
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Owens & Minor Sales Up 2.3% in 2013
Owens & Minor sales increase 1.1% in 4Q.
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Manufacturing Technology Orders Up 11.8% in December
2013 orders down 5.1% compared to 2012.
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ABC Supply Expands in Wisconsin
Building products distributor will open a new location in La Crosse later this month.
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Grainger Picks Up the Pace on Safety
CEO: Grainger has been under-marketing its safety capabilities for years.
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European Industrial Outlook: Eurozone Activity Weak in 2014
MAPI’s European Industrial Outlook forecasts muted activity in 2014.
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