SRS Distribution Acquires Louis T. Ollesheimer & Son
Jamie Ollesheimer will continue to lead the Michigan-based distributor under the LTO banner.
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February 2021
Advance Report: New Orders for Durable Goods Up 3.4% in January
Increase of manufactured durable goods is the ninth in a row since May 2020; this growth period was preceded by two decreases during the height of the coronavirus crisis.
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Real U.S. GDP Up 4.1% in 4Q According to ‘Second’ Estimate
Current dollar GDP increased 6.1% at an annual rate, or $317.6 billion, in the fourth quarter to a level of $21.49 trillion
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Lawson Products’ 2020 Sales Decline 5.2%
But the fourth quarter could prove to be a turning point for Lawson, which saw sales soar 10.8% to $98.1 million in the period.
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Sustainability is More Than a Buzzword for Curbell Plastics
The company is on a long-term environmental sustainability journey, supported and reinforced by executive leadership.
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Download this Issue as a PDF: February 25 2021
This issue of MDM Premium is future-focused. You will learn tips from a top plastics distributor on how to be both environmentally conscious and business savvy for company longevity. Then, you will discover how analytics can reshape the way your business operates. Dive into the February 25 issue now.
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Use Analytics to Grow Your Business
Harnessing the power of data can transform a distributor. This article introduces distributors to the benefits of analytics, including how data-informed decisions can help a company analyze market potential, profile customers and better target prospects — all of which can grow revenue, reduce costs and improve profitability.
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Commentary: We’re Looking for Exemplary Women in Distribution
MDM’s new award nomination period is open through March 19, 2021.
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MDM is Looking for Exemplary Women in Distribution
MDM’s new award nomination period is open through March 19, 2021.
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Systemax Sales Improve 8.7% in 2020
Systemax, the parent of Global Industrial, also reported fourth-quarter sales jumped 23.3% to $273.9 million.
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Lowe’s 2020 Sales Increase 24.2%
Lowe’s reports fourth-quarter revenue grew 26.7% to $20.3 billion.
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Pandemic Revenue Index Down 7.2%
Indian River Consulting Group’s (IRCG) weekly Pandemic Revenue Index for the work week of Feb. 15 to Feb. 19 decreased 7.2%, the first decline in weeks likely due to inclement weather nationwide but especially in Texas.
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SiteOne Sales Jump 15% in 2020
Landscape supply distributor SiteOne Landscape Supply Inc. also reported that revenue grew 26% in the fourth quarter.
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The 6 Attributes of Super-Profit Companies (laser focus is the key to your goals)
There are certain, specific attributes shared by companies that deliver profit rates three- to five- times the industry average. Most companies can immediately adopt them, and get significant cash-flow and profit gains beginning right away.
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Home Depot’s 2020 Sales Soar 19.9%
For the fourth quarter, the big-box retailer — and now the owner of distributor HD Supply — reported sales grew 25.1% to $32.3 billion.
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SiteOne Landscape Supply Acquires Texas Distributor
Latest acquisition gives SiteOne its fourth dedicated nursery branch in the Houston MSA.
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PPG Completes Acquisition of VersaFlex
PPG completes addition of VersaFlex, a manufacturer specializing in polyurea, epoxy and polyurethane coatings for water and waste water infrastructure, flooring, transportation infrastructure and industrial applications
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Chicago Fed National Activity Index Ticks Up to +0.66 in January
Latest Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) shows that all four broad categories of indicators used to construct the index made positive contributions in January, but three categories decreased from December.
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Solve Industrial Motion Group Appoints CEO
Recently formed bearings and power transmission supplier names former COO and CFO Lisa Mitchell as its chief executive.
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5 Ways an E-Commerce Strategy Can Strengthen a Distributor’s Playbook
While e-commerce platforms and marketplaces aren’t new, the pandemic is fueling the need for distributors to take a harder look at them. The latest MDM webcast featured Zoro’s Tracy Buelow breaking down how distributors can have a successful presence online.
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