Builders FirstSource Names Chief People Officer
The distributor announced that Amy Bass Messersmith will be joining Builders FirstSource’s executive team effective March 14.
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2022
IDEA eBiz Conference Brings Together Electrical Supply Chain Leaders
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.
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Inflation Rises 7.9% in February
The year-over-year increase reflected the 12 months ending in February and was the biggest spike in 40 years, the Labor Department says.
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Rockwell Suspends Business in Russia
The automation company announced it was suspending operations and sales in Russia and Belarus, effective immediately.
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City Electric Opens New Store
City Electric Supply Company has opened its 17th store in Houston and 41st overall in the state.
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CD&R to Acquire Cornerstone for $5.8B
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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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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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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