The combined value for January, adjusted for seasonal and trading day differences but not for price changes, was estimated at $1,784.8 billion.
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The company says the deal — the sixth acquisition completed by American Equipment since May 2021 — will further its national growth strategy.
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Digital sales transformation is different for every company. Here are the fundamentals and framework that apply to every distributor’s successful journey.
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Value-added suppliers can help customers manage current supply challenges, says Gartner supply chain and procurement expert.
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The company reported $6.5 billion in sales for the quarter ending Jan. 31, as core strengths drove market share gains in supportive end markets.
Ferguson Fiscal 2Q Sales Up 31.8% Read More »
The distributor says it entered an accelerated share repurchase agreement with Citibank N.A to repurchase $125 million of Beacon’s common stock.
Beacon Agrees to Stock Buyback Plan Read More »
The company recently elected David Meyer to its board of directors, a move that will take effect April 1.
Graybar Elects New Board Member Read More »
Manufacturing technology orders for the month totaled $436.6 million, according to the latest U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report.
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MRO distributor Stellar Industrial Supply announced it has reached a deal to acquire industrial distribution firm Timesaver Industrial Inc.
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Download MDM’s M&A Report: Activity in all industries finished 2021 at record levels, with more than 5,000 deals completed in the fourth quarter alone.
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In a recent MDM webcast, ProfitOptics CEO and Founder Tony Pericle summarizes how distributors can overcome supply chain challenges by addressing product availability issues, building better customer-profit models and asking the right questions.
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The roofing material and building products distributor says it opened an OTC hub in Pico Rivera, California, and a branch in Little Chute, Wisconsin.
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The electrical, communications and data networking distributor reported 2021 net sales of $8.8 billion, a 20.7% increase compared to 2020.
Graybar Reports ‘Record’ Sales, Income Read More »
David Gelles, current president of the construction supply company, says his son Matthew Gelles will succeed him.
NEFCO President’s Son to Become CEO Read More »
The distributor announced that Amy Bass Messersmith will be joining Builders FirstSource’s executive team effective March 14.
Builders FirstSource Names Chief People Officer Read More »
The annual event resumed in person this week in Virginia, with 200 industry leaders discussing life in a post-pandemic world, near-term outlooks and building online sales platforms.
IDEA eBiz Conference Brings Together Electrical Supply Chain Leaders Read More »
The year-over-year increase reflected the 12 months ending in February and was the biggest spike in 40 years, the Labor Department says.
Inflation Rises 7.9% in February Read More »
The automation company announced it was suspending operations and sales in Russia and Belarus, effective immediately.
Rockwell Suspends Business in Russia Read More »
City Electric Supply Company has opened its 17th store in Houston and 41st overall in the state.
City Electric Opens New Store Read More »
The private equity firm says it has reached a deal to acquire the largest manufacturer of exterior building products in North America.
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