Littlejohn Selling SunSource, Henniges Automotive
Private equity firm shedding companies in separate auctions, according to Reuters report.
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October 2014
September 2014 Distribution M&A Roundup: Movement in Electrical, Jan-San Segments
Sonepar, Border States and United Stationers all announced market moves during September.
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Construction Industry Adds 16,000 Jobs in September
Sector’s unemployment rate declines amid concerns of worker shortage.
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August U.S. Exports, Imports Increase
Goods and services deficit increases $0.6 billion year over year.
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Tip: Understand Long-Term Obligations for a Successful ESOP
Tracking expected retirements is one way to prepare for a successful ESOP.
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New Orders for Manufactured Goods Down 10.1% in August
Drop follows two consecutive monthly increases and record high in July.
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European Industrial Producer Prices Down 0.1% in August
The decrease is due to falls in the energy sector and for intermediate goods, durable consumer goods and non-durable consumer goods.
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PetroChoice Acquires LubriCorp
The acquisition supports PetroChoices goals to expand its service offering and geographic footprint.
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Dover Acquires Accelerated Cos. for $430 Million
Purchase establishes presence in rapidly growing U.S. shale well development market.
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Actuant Sales Up 9.4% in Fiscal 2014
Core sales declined 1 percent for the year.
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Fastenal Acquires Aerospace Distributor Av-Tech Industries
Acquisition to promote Fastenals growth in the aerospace market.
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US LBM Holdings Acquires Standard Companies
Acquisition expands US LBMs presence in Western Michigan.
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Wolseley Still Waiting for Impact from AmazonSupply
CEO: E-commerce sales continue to grow for both B2B and B2C business
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Construction Employment Increases in 220 Metro Areas
One in four firms report having to turn down projects because of worker shortages.
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Manufacturing Sector Expansion Slows in September
PMI down slightly from August, but the sector continues to grow
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Beacon Roofing Supply Acquires Applicators Sales & Service
Acquisition will expand Beacon’s New England presence
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Builders FirstSource Acquires Trim Tech
Acquisition expands Builders Firstsources reach in the Austin, TX area.
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Surveys: Executives Bullish on Economy in 2015
Positive year has many projecting continued growth, increased M&A activity.
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Building an Adaptive Sales Model
Sales models in distribution are under stress like never before. Traditional and non-traditional competitors are reaching into what used to be your customers pockets as they become more receptive to change and new supply resources.
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August Construction Spending Up 5% Year-Over-Year
Construction spending was down 0.8 percent from July.
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