Impact of Expanded Panama Canal Still Unknown
Wider facility could shift cargo to East Coast, but extent of volume movement still up in air.
Impact of Expanded Panama Canal Still Unknown Read More »
2016
Grainger Sales Up 1% in May
U.S. segment sales were down 3 percent year-over-year.
Grainger Sales Up 1% in May Read More »
U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Down in April
April orders down 27.5 percent year-over-year.
U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Down in April Read More »
Canadian Capacity Utilization Rates Up in 1Q
Mining, quarrying, and oil & gas extraction industries were the main source of increase.
To access this page, you must purchase MDM Premium Subscription, MDM Premium Subscription – Monthly or MDM Premium Subscription – Annually.
Canadian Capacity Utilization Rates Up in 1Q Read More »
SKF to Consolidate North American Facilities
Company to close sites in San Diego, CA, and Baltimore, MD.
To access this page, you must purchase MDM Premium Subscription, MDM Premium Subscription – Monthly or MDM Premium Subscription – Annually.
SKF to Consolidate North American Facilities Read More »
MedPlast Sells United Plastics Group
Turnspire Capital Partners acquired UPG.
To access this page, you must purchase MDM Premium Subscription, MDM Premium Subscription – Monthly or MDM Premium Subscription – Annually.
MedPlast Sells United Plastics Group Read More »
April Wholesale Revenues Down 2.6% YOY
Sales of durable goods down 1.4 percent from last April.
April Wholesale Revenues Down 2.6% YOY Read More »
U.S. Cutting Tool Consumption Decreases in April
Cutting tool consumption also decreased compared to prior month.
U.S. Cutting Tool Consumption Decreases in April Read More »
Tip: Systematically Manage Sales Growth to Drive Profit
Overly rapid growth can be detrimental to bottom line.
Tip: Systematically Manage Sales Growth to Drive Profit Read More »
HD Supply Keys in on Facilities Maintenance Business
After a string of unit sell-offs, HD Supply focusing streamlining efforts internally.
HD Supply Keys in on Facilities Maintenance Business Read More »
Canadian Building Permits Down 0.3% in April
Decrease attributed to lower construction intentions in Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia.
Canadian Building Permits Down 0.3% in April Read More »
Border States Agrees to Acquire Shealy Electrical Wholesalers
Company will establish a new southeast region with headquarters in Columbia, SC.
Border States Agrees to Acquire Shealy Electrical Wholesalers Read More »
Recommended Reading: Online Training Lags at Most Distributors
Not enough companies offer employees ongoing, online learning opportunities.
Recommended Reading: Online Training Lags at Most Distributors Read More »
ABC Supply Acquires GK Building Supply
Acquired company will move to ABC Supply’s new Stamford, CT, location.
ABC Supply Acquires GK Building Supply Read More »
Atlas Copco Agrees to Acquire Bondtech
Acquisition expands company’s presence in the Nordic region.
Atlas Copco Agrees to Acquire Bondtech Read More »
HD Supply Sales Up 7.3% in 1Q
White cap division sales up 9.8 percent year-over-year.
HD Supply Sales Up 7.3% in 1Q Read More »
H.B. Fuller Agrees to Acquire Cyberbond
Acquisition strengthens company’s position in adhesives markets.
H.B. Fuller Agrees to Acquire Cyberbond Read More »
Hurco Sales Up 4% in Fiscal 2Q
Year-to-date sales up 7 percent year-over-year.
Hurco Sales Up 4% in Fiscal 2Q Read More »
Fastenal May Sales Increase 6.2%
Sales to manufacturing customers improve 0.6 percent.
Fastenal May Sales Increase 6.2% Read More »
Commodity Prices Drag Down Distributor Growth
Bottoming of crude oil prices brightens outlook for oil & gas.
Commodity Prices Drag Down Distributor Growth Read More »
