Core & Main to Acquire R&B Co.
The acquisition will mark Core & Mains 10th transaction since becoming an independent company in August 2017.
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2020
Avery Dennison Completes Acquisition of Smartrac’s RFID Transponder Business
Smartrac is a leading innovator in the development and manufacture of RFID inlays.
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AI is the First Technology to Create Exponential Value for Distributors
AI will not create another new sales channel for distributors, but will radically improve the performance of existing channels to exponentially increase profitability over time. While Data Network Effects have been great for companies in other spaces, they promise to be truly game-changing for distributors, says Proton.ais Benj Cohen.
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Walter Surface Acquires Safety Supplier ArcOne
The acquisition will add a unique personal protective equipment product line to Walters offering.
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Ingersoll-Rand Industrial and Gardner Denver Have Merged
The newly combined company will be named Ingersoll Rand Inc.
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Avery Dennison Announces Change in Board Leadership Structure
Patrick T. Siewert will replace David E.I. Pyott, who has decided not to stand for reelection at the 2020 annual meeting.
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Sonepar USA Announces Leadership Changes at Irby
Upon Mike Leechs retirement, Joe LeNoir, president of Irby Utility; Tyler Mitchell, president of Irby C&I; and Brad Slocum, SVP of Shared Services, will continue to run the day-to-day Irby business.
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Jason Industries Acquires Matchless Metal Polish Company
The business will be integrated into Jasons Industrial segment within Osborn.
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WESCO Clears Waiting Period in Anixter Acquisition
WESCO struck a deal to acquire Anixter in January, a transaction estimated at $4.5 billion.
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NAW President & CEO to Retire
Dirk Van Dongen will lead the Association through November 2020.
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Veritiv Sales Down 11.9% in 2019
For the fourth quarter, sales were $1.8 billion, down 17.7% year-over-year.
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Lawson Products’ Q4 Sales Up 2.7%
Full-year sales grew 6% to $370.8 million.
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Real U.S. GDP Up 2.1% in 4Q According to Second Estimate
Current dollar GDP increased 3.5% in the fourth quarter.
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How to Determine the Most Impactful Changes You Can Make to Your Business
Motivators to change come from three categories: competitive environment motivators, external environment motivators and internal environment motivators. Consultant Mike Vitale explains how identifying these origins can help distributors to choose the most effective path toward business transformation.
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Houlihan Lokey Advises Kele Through Acquisition by The Stephens Group
This transaction highlights Houlihan Lokeys continued success advising market-leading specialty distributors of mission-critical parts.
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Univar Sales Up 7.6% in 2019
For the fourth quarter, the company reported sales were up 9.3% compared to the prior year quarter.
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Pentair Sales Down Slightly in 2019
Fourth quarter sales were up 2% year-over-year.
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What to Do When Your Business Environment Changes
Todays business environment creates an imperative for change. But what exactly should you change in your business? Nothing, everything, something? Changing your distribution business is expensive and disruptive, and can be catastrophic if not properly planned and executed.
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Foundation Building Materials Sales Up 5.4% in 2019
Fourth quarter sales were up slightly over 2018.
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Inside Every Threat There is Opportunity
Brand value is a huge asset for both manufacturers and distributors. With continued homogenization, investments made in developing ones brand starts to erode and price becomes the primary differentiator.
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