Uncertainty Dampens U.S. M&A Activity in 3Q
Focus on core competencies drives acquisitions.
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Focus on core competencies drives acquisitions.
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New name reflects companys rapid growth.
National Builder Supply Rebrands as SUPPLY.com Read More »
Acquisition expands company’s presence in Washington, Oregon and California.
Mallory Acquires Sanderson’s Safety Business Read More »
Weisberg founded AD in 1981 and served as its chairman and CEO for 10 years.
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Raw Materials Price Index rose 0.4 percent, led by crude energy products.
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Independent wholesale distributors excel in many aspects of business, but they often struggle to compete in areas of business where scale poses an advantage, such as e-commerce. Earlier this year, North American buying and marketing group Affiliated Distributors, Wayne, PA, began development on a program to help its members overcome the e-commerce challenge.
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There are two viewpoints on Air Liquides proposed purchase of Airgas.
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Sales and inventories data for wholesaler-distributors in September 2015.
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Distributors historically have had trouble gaining market access to Asia, but it remains a compelling destination for U.S. companies because of the regions population and growing economic prosperity. Any company looking to undertake an Asian expansion must be strategic in its approach.
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Modern Distribution Management's monthly Industrial Inflation Index measures a cross-section of industrial supplies.
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Acquisitions, existing business each account for half of record sales growth during fiscal year.
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Create effective strategy for global growth.
Tip: Approach Expansion Strategically, not Tactically Read More »
CFO optimism falls in many countries.
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Fourth quarter sales increased 8.4 percent year-over-year.
Beacon Roofing Supply FY2015 Sales Up 8.1% Read More »
Real GDP increase follows second-quarter increase of 3.9 percent.
Real GDP Up 2.1% in 3Q Read More »
Relying on competitor pricing downplays a distributor’s value.
Recommended Reading: Strategically Avoid the Race to the Bottom Read More »
Consumer demand, job growth should spark two-year improvement.
MAPI Quarterly Forecast: Increased Manufacturing Through 2017 Read More »
The index’s three-month moving average, CFNAI-MA3, decreased to -0.20 in October.
Chicago Fed National Activity Index Up in October Read More »