Does the messaging in your hiring materials and practices reflect what it’s really like to work at your company? Mike Hockett recaps an ISSA Show session that dove into the nuances of being transparent in all phases of the recruitment and onboarding process.
Are You Hiring Honestly? Read More »
Applied continued its investment in the automation industry with its fourth acquisition in that market since 2019.
Applied Industrial Technologies Acquires Automation Inc. Read More »
The new DC significantly expands the company’sfootprint in Canada, while its margin and profit dipped in 3Q despite higher sales.
Global Industrial Opens Toronto Distribution Center, Reports 3Q Earnings Read More »
It’s the third acquisition of the year for Wisconsin-based Endries.
Endries Acquires Alliance Nut & Bolt Read More »
Decades before digital transformation became an imperative, Jay Platt, CEO of BlueVolt and former CEO of Platt Electric, was on a mission to improve how his customers, team members and vendors could access information, whether for training, customer support or building a stronger company culture. He’s still at it.
MDM Podcast: Jay Platt’s Passion for Learning and Communication Read More »
Customers will see the new brand as ‘a global leader in transformative omnichannel and parcel distribution solutions,’ the companies said.
Fortna and MHS Global to Retain FORTNA Brand Following Merger Read More »
During the month of October, MDM reported on 28 mergers and acquisitions in the industrial distribution and manufacturing sector. Read about them here.
October 2022 M&A Roundup: High-Dollar Deals Mark Busy Month Read More »
Key sub-indexes of orders, production and employment each rose from Sepember, but were more than offset by declines elsewhere.
Despite Rise in Orders, October PMI Slides to Just Above Breakeven Read More »
RS Group’s chief services officer will act as president of Allied in the interim.
Allied Electronics & Automation Announces President Succession Read More »
The construction industry had 422,000 job openings in September, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis.
Nonresidential Construction Spending Ticks Up in September Read More »
Beacon will create a new specialty waterproofing division as a result of the acquisition.
Lowe is expected to continue operating under its current, founder-led management team and will be supported by the Crescent platform.
Crescent Electric to Acquire Georgia Distributor Lowe Read More »
MDM looks at another round of earnings reports from industrial distributors and manufacturers.
Earnings Roundup: Kennametal, Columbus McKinnon, Regal Rexnord, AMETEK Read More »
Michael Knight will succeed longtime Endries President Steve Endries, who will remain with the company.
Endries Names New President and CEO Read More »
Stellar said the deal strengthens its presence in the Los Angeles Metro region as well as the state’s Central Valley region.
Stellar Industrial Supply Acquires SoCal Supplier Read More »
Sales increased 26% to $55.8 billion through nine months, the independent distributor organization said.
AD Reports Record Member Sales Through Nine Months Read More »
The quarterly Baird-MDM industrial distribution survey gauged distributors’ confidence heading into 2023. Here’s what they had to say about pricing expectations.
Baird-MDM 3Q Survey: Distributors Expect Pricing to Increase at Slower Rate in 2023 Read More »
Prices climbed about 6.2% last month compared to a year earlier, the same rate as in August, according to the Commerce Department.
Report: Prices for Most Goods Rose 6.2% in Sept. Read More »
While sales increased over 3Q 2021, net income decreased to $2.9 billion, or $0.28 per diluted share, Amazon said.
Amazon 3Q Sales Rise 15% to $127B Read More »
Sales growth was slower than in 2Q, but Grainger remains on pace to finish 2022 strong.
Grainger Poised for Strong Finish after 3Q Sales Jump 17% Read More »
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