Canadian Manufacturing Sales Down 2.6 percent in July
Declines attributed to lower sales in motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts.
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September 2017
Commercial Construction Index Reports High Optimism in 3Q
95 percent of contractors surveyed expect revenues to grow or remain stable over the next 12 months.
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Wesco Aircraft Holdings Names Executive Vice President and CFO
Kerry Shiba succeeds Richard J. Weller, who previously announced his retirement.
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Manufacturing Maintains Slow, Steady Climb
Moderate economic growth should provide slight boost for U.S. manufacturers
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ISSA to Merge with WBA
The merger aims to help both associations serve the industry more effectively.
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WAGO Names President of North American Headquarters
Toby Thomann most recently served as vice president of sales at WAGO.
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U.S. LUMBER Agrees to Acquire NILCO
The acquisition will expand U.S. Lumber’s footprint in the Midwest.
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MDM Special Report: Grainger’s Web Pricing Initiative
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W.W. Grainger Inc.’s new web pricing strategy was launched to reverse unfavorable market share trends Grainger experienced in certain market segments in recent years, but it also had the side effect of driving down the company's margins for the short term. This series analyzes the results of the strategy so far and the challenges Grainger faces in implementing its pricing approach. It also offers tips for how other distributors can improve their pricing strategies in the internet age.
Articles included in this special report:
- Pt. 1: A ‘Suboptimal’ Solution?
- Pt. 2: The Quest for Optimization
- 6 Lessons for Other Distributors
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Stoneway Electric Acquires H.D. Campbell Co.
Stoneway operates 17 branches in the Pacific Northwest.
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MDM Special Report: Distribution M&A Playbook
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Many distribution verticals are experiencing consolidation, and those that haven’t are ripe for it. In this three-part series, author Mike Marks examines factors that have transformed distribution M&A and how companies can succeed in the new market. He provides tips for evaluating deals and for successful integration after close.
Articles included in this special report:
- Pt. 1: Unlocking Shareholder Value
- Pt. 2: The 8 Fatal Flaws in M&A
- Pt. 3: Integration Best Practices
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Industrial Production Down 0.9% in August
Capacity utilization declined slightly for the industrial sector.
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European Industrial Producer Prices Up 0.1% in July
Prices decreased by 0.3 percent in the EU28.
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Producer Price Index Up 0.2% in August
Prices for final demand services up 0.1 percent in August.
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Fastenal Canada Fined for Environmental Damages
Company pleads guilty to importing, selling aerosol products containing hydrochlorofluorocarbons.
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HARDI Approves New Division for Wholesale Distribution in Mexico
The expansion aims to strengthen wholesale distributors as the channel of choice in HVACR.
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Tip: Align Your Pricing Strategy with Your Business Strategy
Avoid a one-size-fits-all approach to pricing.
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Winsupply Opens 4 New Locations
The company has so far opened nine new locations in 2017.
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DowDuPont Realigns Business Divisions
Reuters: Company making changes to avoid “fight with activist investors.”
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Flowserve Names President, Industrial Products Division
David Wilson Succeeds Retiring Interim President Tom Pajonas.
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Sealed Air Acquires Asian Specialty Foam Business
Company purchases polyethylene foam manufacturer Fagerdala Singapore Pte Ltd.
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