NSI Industries Acquires Metallics
NSI announced it has acquired Metallics, a Connecticut-based manufacturer and supplier of fasteners and related supplies.
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March 2022
How ‘Endless Assortment’ Became a Developing Way to Serve Grainger Customers
In Part 2 of MDM’s two-part analysis, we explore how Zoro in the U.S. and MonotaRO in Japan are forging a new identity for smaller businesses.
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Goods and Services Deficit Rises in January
Exports were $224.4 billion, $3.9 billion less than December exports. Imports were $314.1 billion, $3.8 billion more than December imports.
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Rexel USA CEO to Retire
Rexel USA says Brad Paulsen will succeed Jeff Baker, who is retiring after 15 years but will remain on the company’s board of directors.
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Podcast Guests Reinforce 2022 Outlook, Importance of Tech and Analytics
MDM this year has hosted an array of guests from across the distribution industry, and many of them have reflected similar outlooks: Challenges may persist, but companies are eyeing realistic paths to growth.
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February FDI Recovers ‘Nicely’
The Fastener Distributor Index recovered in February to 56.0, rebounding after January’s seasonal-adjustment-driven downtick.
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Kimball Midwest Names New CIO
The Ohio-based industrial supplier has named Gautham Jayaraman its chief information officer and senior director of business intelligence.
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Grainger’s Business Models Incorporate Strategies that Embrace the Future
In Part 1 of MDM’s two-part analysis, we outline how the distributor’s High-Touch Solutions serve larger customers with complex buying needs.
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Job Creation Soars as Key Construction and Manufacturing Indicators Rise
Manufacturers’ goods, construction spending and advance wholesale inventories rose in January, according to data from the federal government.
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Solve Picks New Information Officer
Solve Industrial Motion Group is expanding its executive leadership team by adding Jim Taylor as chief information officer.
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Motion Names New Group VP
The MRO Distributor has promoted Jon Tart to vice president of the company’s Southeast Group.
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Fastenal February Sales Rise 21.3%
The company reported nearly $531 million in net sales last month, compared to $437.7 million in February 2021.
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Sonepar 2021 Sales Pass $28B
The electrical and industrial distributor topped its market in 11 countries and registered roughly a million order lines per day.
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2022 Grainger Show Meets Live in Orlando
The venerable company gathered customers in person to discuss state of the industry while showcasing the latest product innovations.
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DXP Announces 2 Acquisitions
DXP Enterprises, Inc. says it has completed acquisitions of Drydon Equipment, Inc. and Burlingame Engineers.
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Pentair Acquiring Manitowoc Ice for $1.6B
The London-based water treatment and sustainability provider says it reached a deal to acquire the provider of commercial icemakers.
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Descartes Annual Revenues Rise 22%
SaaS provider Descartes Systems Group reported fiscal-year total revenues of $424.7 million, above prior-year revenues of $348.7 million.
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‘Mixed Results’ in January for ASA Members
Members report another strong month compared to the same period in 2021, but most respondents say sales were down from December.
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Earnings Confirm Hopes as Industrial Distributors Ride Momentum in ’22
Year-end reports of publicly traded distributors support Q4 Baird-MDM Quarterly Industrial Distribution Survey results. Public company commentary remains optimistic for strong year.
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SBP Holdings Acquires Hydrafab
The Wyoming-based company is expected to operate within Dakota Fluid Power, the fluid power/automation platform for SBP Holdings.
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