Industrial Production Down 0.2% in October
Manufacturing output increased 0.4 percent for the month.
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November 2015
Hitachi Koki Acquires German Power Tool Company
Acquisition of Metabo Aktiengesellschaft expands company's presence in Europe.
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Recommended Reading: Embrace Limitations as Paths to Innovation
Don't let self-limiting beliefs become roadblocks.
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MDM Premium Extra: Grainger and the Pricing Dilemma
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This month we feature a bonus article on pricing dilemmas at Grainger and throughout the industry. Associate Editor Eric Smith examines recently published analysis from Baird on Grainger's "everyday low pricing" gross margin risk, recent industry statistics about pricing and other commentary about the "profit pressure" that distributors face.
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Air Liquide Agrees to Acquire Airgas for $10.3 Billion
Acquisition creates world's largest industrial gases and welding hardgoods distributor.
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Lewis-Goetz Opens New Facility in Utah
Company opens distribution, production and service center in Salt Lake City.
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Illinois Material Handling Acquires Servicemax
Acquisition expands company's presence in the Chicago Metro and Northwest Indiana markets.
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Canadian Manufacturing Sales Down 1.5% in September
Declines in motor vehicle assembly and the petroleum and coal product industries led the decrease.
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TPP to Bring ‘Economic Benefit’ to U.S.
MAPI analysis points to increased trade benefit with participating Asian nations.
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TPC Wire & Cable Acquires Enersave Wire & Cable
Acquisition to help TPC expand in Mexico, Latin America.
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MDM Special Report: 2015 M&A in Distribution
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This report provides an in-depth look at the current state of M&A in distribution.
Articles included in this special report:
- Commentary: The Next Normal for M&A
- 2015 State of M&A in Distribution: M&A Competition Heating Up
- Easing the Transition
- Rebranding Road Map
- Case Study: Behind the HD Supply & Anixter Deal
- Case Study: Stellars Impactful Deal
- Interview: Behind Fergusons Acquisitive Year
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Tip: Overcome Marketing Challenges with a Marketing Plan
An effective strategy can overcome multiple marketing problems.
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Veritiv Sales Down 7.1% in 3Q
Third-quarter profit of $14.5 million up from loss a year ago.
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ORS Industrial Names President
Essendant also named new CFO.
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European Industrial Production Up 1.7% in September
Production up 1.8 percent in the EU28.
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BlueLinx Sales Down 5.8% in 3Q
The distributor reported a profit of $0.6 million for the quarter, up from a loss last year.
BlueLinx Sales Down 5.8% in 3Q Read More »
RelaDyne Acquires Mid-State Industrial Supply & J.B. Weimar
Acquisition expands company's product supply and connects Northern and Southern regions.
RelaDyne Acquires Mid-State Industrial Supply & J.B. Weimar Read More »
Grainger Sales Down 1% in October
U.S. segment sales were down 3 percent year-over-year.
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Arrow Electronics Names President of Global Components
Andy King succeeds Eric Schuck as president of Arrow's global components business.
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Building Materials Bright Spot in Distribution
Strength in construction industry bodes well as earnings reports pour in.
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