Snap-on Acquires Pro-Cut International
Acquisition expands Snap-on’s vehicle repair offerings.
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May 2014
Canadian Industrial Product Price Index Down 0.2% in April
Raw Materials Price Index increases 0.1 percent.
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Real Gross Domestic Product Down 1% in 1Q
Real GDP down after increasing 2.6 percent in fourth quarter.
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MRC Global Acquires MSD Engineering Limited
Acquisition will expand MRC Global’s footprint in Southeast Asia.
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United Stationers To Acquire CPO Commerce
Acquisition will expand United’s digital resources and capabilities.
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Panasonic Transitions HVAC and Power Tools Parts Supply Business to Encompass
Transition expands Encompass’s HVAC and power tools program.
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Tip: Be Strategic About Selling, Not Tactical
Sell products and services that have a direct impact on a customer’s bottom line.
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Large Deficit in U.S. Trade in Manufactures Could Foreshadow Dim Outlook for Exports
MAPI: U.S. trade deficit in manufactures rose by 8 percent in the first quarter.
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Westlake Chemical Corp. Agrees to Acquire Vinnolit Holdings
Advent International agrees to sell Vinnolit for 490 million (US$666.2 million).
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RBC Bearings Sales Up 3.9% in Fiscal Year 2014
Aerospace and defense sales rose 12.9 percent in the fourth quarter.
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F.W. Webb to Open New Pennsylvania Location
Warehouse will expand F.W. Webb’s mid-Atlantic footprint.
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Industry Sentiment on Economy Shifts to Full Speed Ahead
Recent industry conventions more upbeat and energetic than experienced since the 2008-2009 downturn.
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Recommended Reading: 5 Best Practices in E-Commerce
MDM presents tips on e-commerce design and implementation.
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Durable Goods New Orders Up 0.8% in April
Transportation equipment led the increase, growing 4 percent for the month.
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Applied Industrial Agrees to Acquire Knox Oil Field Supply
Acquisition bolsters Applied’s oilfield supplies offerings.
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Graybar Opens Service Center in Texas
The service center will serve as the primary shipping facility in the northern part of Texas.
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UNFI Agrees to Acquire Tony’s Fine Foods
Acquisition will expand UNFI’s footprint in the Western U.S.
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5 Business Areas to Improve to Better Compete Against Amazon
Is Amazon a real threat to distributors?
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Construction Employment Increases in April
Construction employment increases in 220 out of 339 metro areas.
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Airgas Announces Pricing Changes
Price increases for packaged gases between 5 to 25 percent.
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