Electrocomponents Acquires IESA
Deal expands UK-based industrial and electronic components distributors MRO, inventory management capabilities.
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May 2018
New Housing Investment Up Nearly 10% in Canada
Higher construction investment in apartment buildings drives increase.
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Avnet, Kennametal Add to Boards of Directors
Oleg Khaykin named to Avnet board; Lorraine Martin joins Kennametal board.
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What a Difference a Year Makes
Epicor conference confirms a tipping point for distribution in 2018.
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Building an Engaged Workforce
An engaged workforce drives customer satisfaction and loyalty.
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Radians Acquires Neese Industries
Deal expands PPE manufacturers business in flame-resistant clothing and protective rainwear.
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Kimberly-Clark to Expand NC Facility
Manufacturer approves $30 million expansion and improvement project in Hendersonville, NC.
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Lowe’s Names New President and CEO
Marvin R. Ellison to replace retiring Robert A. Niblock, effective July 2.
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Chicago Fed National Index Inches Up in April
Manufacturing industrial production increased by 0.5 percent in April after being unchanged in March.
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3M Creates Sustainability Organization
Dr. Gayle Schueller to lead the manufacturers new Sustainability and Product Stewardship Organization.
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NetPlus Purchases Up 21%
Buying group says strong Q1 follows 11% growth in 2017.
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Walmart Should Buy Grainger
This is not a rumor, its a suggestion and its not one Ive previously heard.
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MORSCO Makes Leadership Changes
Drew Roberts to lead plumbing operations; Mike Swedick to lead waterworks.
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Motion Industries Acquires Power Industries, Inc.
Deal expands Motions business in San Francisco Bay Area.
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Honeywell Names New CFO, Transportation Systems
Alessandro Gili to lead the transportation segment as it prepares to spin into standalone, publicly traded company.
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Conference Board LEI Increases in April
Results point to continued growth in U.S. economy in second half of 2018.
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Ferguson Fire & Fabrication Acquires National Fire
Deal adds locations in Phoenix and Albuquerque.
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TTI Promotes Two Execs
Michael Knight named president, TTI Semiconductor Group; Tom Vanderheyden named senior VP, Americas sales.
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Canadian Manufacturing Sales Up in March
Primary metals, aerospace drive monthly increase.
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SRS Adds 3 Locations
Distributor expands in Florida, Washington and Virginia with greenfield locations.
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