Triad Technologies Acquires Rilco Industrial Controls Inc.
Acquisition expands Triad’s product offering in key markets.
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2017
‘Unpredictable’ Trump Confounds NAFTA Future
Talks could lead to negotiated deal or no deal at all.
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Weyerhaeuser Redeems Ownership in Twin Creeks Joint Venture
The company will also sell 100,000 acres of Southern Timberlands to Twin Creeks Timber LLC.
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Core & Main Names Senior Leadership
Tim Maynard joins the company as vice president of corporate development.
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Fairmont Supply Names Vice President
Tanya Lauer joins the company from Kerite, Marmon Utility.
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Tip: Look Beyond Distribution to Find Quality Recruits
A rich talent pool could be found outside of distribution.
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Emerson Acquires GeoFields Inc.
The acquisition will help further position the company as a provider for pipeline operations management.
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Producer Price Index Up 0.4% in September
Prices for final demand services rose 0.4 percent in September.
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Industrial Production Rose 1.4% in the Euro Area for August
Production increased by 1.7 percent in the EU28.
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Motion Industries Names Vice President
Stacy Lenard will serve as vice president and general manager of the companys Dallas division.
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Fastenal Sales Up 11.8% in 3Q
September sales up 9.8 percent year-over-year.
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Graybar Opens Service Center
The warehouse and distribution center will serve as the primary shipping facility for southeast Florida.
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Bossard Group Sales Up 12.4% in 3Q
Year-to-date sales increased 14.1 percent.
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Saint-Gobain Acquires Megaflex S.A.
The acquisition enhances the company’s presence in Argentina.
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How to Pursue Profitable M&A
Growing through M&A begins by identifying your M&A goals.
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Canadian Building Permits Down 5.5% in August
Year-to-date value of building permits was up 8.7 percent.
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Download this Issue in PDF: October 10, 2017
This is the PDF of this issue of Modern Distribution Management.
Table of Contents:
- Millennials in Distribution: No Magic in US LUMBERs Strategy
- Commentary: Winter is Coming or is It?
- 10 Tips to Successfully Recruit Millennials
- Differentiate by Inspiring, Motivating, Leading
- Market Snapshot: Market Demand for Adhesives and Sealants
- MDM News Digest 4719
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Commentary: Winter is Coming – or is It?
The latest forecast from ITR Economics is that the Industrial Production Index will peak in February and then slowly taper the rest of the year, dropping more sharply in 2019. In light of whats coming, ITRs Alan Beaulieu delivered an important message at the NIBA/PTDA Joint Industry Summit now, more than ever, is the time for strong leadership and investing in your business.
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- Endgame Strategy: A Must for Distributors
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Market Snapshot: Market Demand for Adhesives and Sealants
The MDM Market Snapshot, based on data from MDM Analytics, includes market demand for Adhesives and Sealants in the U.S., plus the top end users by 6-digit NAICS.
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Millennials in Distribution: ‘No Magic’ in US LUMBER’s Strategy
This article examines the strategic decision by Atlanta, GA-based U.S. LUMBER to focus recruiting and development efforts on the millennial generation after the Great Recession.
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- Bringing the past to the present
- Doing more ≠ promotion
- U.S. LUMBER’s Core Values and Purpose
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