GPC Acquires German Automotive Parts Distributor
Company adds to its European Automotive business with purchase of Hennig Fahrzeugteile Group.
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June 2018
3M Divests Communications Markets Division
Manufacturer completes sale of the business to Corning Incorporated for roughly $870 million.
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Ohio Transmission Corp. Acquires Crimson Electric
Deal expands OTCs business in the Carolinas, adds electric motor repair to product and service offering.
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In Canada, Building Permits Down 4.6% in April
Both residential and non-residential sectors see declines during the month.
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Essendant Offers Update on Proposed S.P. Richards Merger
Company says merger proposal with GPCs S.P. Richards business remains in effect, despite unsolicited offer from Staples, Inc.
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Economic Outlook for 2018: Slowing Momentum
First-half strength likely to moderate gradually.
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Don’t Let Your Customers Walk Away Online
Dont make it hard to do business with you.
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Kaman Opens ParkerStore in Illinois
Peoria, IL, location is the distributors 27th ParkerStore.
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Houston Wire & Cable Elects New Board Member
Robert Reymond of Burns & McDonnell joins distributors board of directors and audit committee.
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Conference Board ETI Down in May
Employment Trends Index decreases following five straight monthly gains.
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Acuity Brands Appoints New Exec
Ed Ebrahimian to lead development of the company’s smart city offerings and its outdoor IoT program.
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Who Started The Price War?
How to move the answer from anecdotes to data.
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U.S. LBM Acquires R&K Building Supplies
Purchase of Phoenix-area company expands distributors business in the Southwest.
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HD Supply’s Sales Up 14%
Distributor reports strong start to the year with solid growth in fiscal first quarter.
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Lowe’s CFO to Retire
Marshall Croom to retire October 5; retailer is conducting an external search for its next CFO.
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F.W. Webb Expands with N.Y. Acquisition
Distributor buys Long Island-based North Fork Plumbing & Heating Supply.
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ERIKS’ North American Companies Rebrand
Lewis-Goetz, EVCO House of Hose, and Valley Rubber & Gasket now go to market as ERIKS.
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Ryan Herco Flow Solutions Acquires Seltin Supply
Fluid power distributor expands in Texas to serve high-tech marketplace.
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Keep It Simple: Tips for Effective Business Planning
Focus on progress, not a perfect plan.
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Manufacturing Expands in May
PMI increases 1.4 percentage points to 58.7.
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