84 Lumber Re-Opens Dayton Store Two Years After Tornado
As part of its expansion efforts, 84 Lumber plans to open new stores this year in California, Idaho and Michigan.
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June 2021
SBP Holdings Acquires Kenco Hydraulics
Kenco Hydraulics, which provides sales and repair services for all types of hydraulic products, will operate within the fluid power/automation platform (Dakota Fluid Power) for SBP Holdings.
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Fastenal’s May Sales Fall 3.2%
Fastenal’s reported daily sales for the month also were down 3.2% versus a year ago as safety sales dipped 44.1% in May.
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6 Valuable Surveys for Distributors to Deploy
It’s often worth asking targeted people a few important and relevant questions. Distributors will be amazed at the quality of information and insight they can provide.
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F.W. Webb Opens New Store in West Harlem, New York
Wholesaler F.W. Webb has been expanding its presence in New York City for several years.
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HARDI Distributors Report 60% Revenue Increase in April
Association also found that the average annual sales growth for the 12 months through April for HARDI distributors was 13.7%.
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How Amazon Business Built a Better PPE Supply Chain
The story behind the launch of the Amazon Business COVID-19 relief effort, COVID-19 Supplies, as told by Petra Schindler-Carter, director and general manager for Amazon Business.
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Hillenbrand CEO and President Raver to Step Down at End of 2021
Former Coperion President Ryan will succeed Raver as CEO of Hillenbrand on January 1.
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U.S. Census Bureau: April Construction Spending Up 9.8% Year-Over-Year
Construction spending for the fourth month of 2021 was up 0.2% from the previous month of March.
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US LBM to Acquire Texas Distributor
Specialty building materials distributor US LBM Holdings again expands its presence in Texas with an agreement to acquire J.P. Hart Lumber and Hart Components.
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F.W. Webb Co. Named a Distributor of McElroy Fusion Equipment
The distributor partnership with McElroy beefs up F.W. Webb’s fusible thermoplastic offering.
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7 Critical Factors in Calculating Cost-to-Serve in Distribution
The marketplace has changed drastically, and the standard cost-plus margin approach is unlikely to cover distributors’ bases across the board.
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Winsupply Acquires Atlantic Coastal Supply
Dayton-based distributor adds Greenville, North Carolina, company to its portfolio.
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MSC Industrial Supply Acquires Majority Interest in Wm. F. Hurst
Distributor says the purchase will enhance its leadership position in metalworking and expand its aerospace industry presence.
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May M&A Roundup: Top Distributors Make Big Moves
Builders FirstSource, Watsco, US LBM Holdings, DXP Enterprises and others announced acquisitions in May, returning M&A volume to a healthy pace.
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Heritage Expands Irrigation Station with Six New Texas Locales
Landscape distributor is growing its Irrigation Station business with Texas locations in Katy, Conroe, San Antonio, Austin, Mansfield and Richland Hills.
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ISM: Manufacturing Sector Up Slightly in May
The May ISM PMI registered 61.2%—an increase of 0.5% from April—for the 12th consecutive month of expansion.
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Optimas Solutions Opens Doors on New Regional Distribution Center in Knoxville
Optimas says the new distribution center is part of a larger strategic plan to increase its distribution footprint across the U.S.
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Atlas Copco Buys Germany-Based Arpuma
Atlas Copco’s newest addition is a specialized vacuum systems and solutions provider for the chemical and pharmaceutical industry.
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