Tompkins Solutions Names New CEO
The North Carolina-based supply chain consulting and services firm says David Latona will assume the position of president and CEO.
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2022
Sonepar to Sell Vallen to Nautic Partners
The middle-market private equity firm reached a deal to acquire supply chain solutions company Vallen Distribution from the Sonepar Group.
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2022 Forecast Remains Strong Despite Inflation
A recent GDP forecast revised upward for last year’s 4Q, but 2022’s pace of growth so far is slower than 2021. Brian Lewandowski from the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado outlines how recent trends may impact distributors.
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Lawson 4Q Sales Rise 4%
The MRO distributor says net sales increased to $102.1 million compared to $98.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2020.
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Real GDP Increased 7% in 4Q
Real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 7% in the fourth quarter of 2021, according to the ‘second’ BEA estimate.
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Partnership Skills for Industrial Buyers and Sellers (Part 2)
Alternate channel disruptions and supply chain crises are reforming go-to-market strategies for supply partners. Here are five more ways to go beyond traditional buyer/seller relationships and benefit both sides.
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Owens & Minor: Gains in 4Q, Annual Revenue
The company reported 2021 fourth-quarter revenue of nearly $2.5 billion and total-year revenue of more than $9.7 billion.
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Lowe’s 4Q Sales Top $21B
The company also reported 2021 fourth-quarter net earnings of $1.2 billion and diluted earnings per share of $1.78.
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Relevant to Acquire Rawson/ICD
With the acquisition, Relevant Industrial, LLC will have more than 400 employees at 35 locations throughout the U.S.
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American Equipment Acquires Kistler Crane & Hoist
American Equipment Holdings says the deal, its sixth acquisition since May 2021, will further its national growth strategy.
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How Pricing and Inventory Are Shaping 2022
John Gunderson has one of the most extensive networks across distribution verticals, including electrical, datacom, general-line MRO and construction supplies. In a new podcast, we discuss how 2022 might shape the ways executive teams manage inventory, pricing, margin expansion and digital.
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Home Depot: 4Q Sales Up 10.7%
The world’s largest home improvement retailer also reported 2021 year-end sales of more than $151 billion, a 14.4% increase.
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Builders FirstSource OKs $1B Stock Buyback Plan
The building materials distributor says its board of directors has authorized the company to repurchase $1 billion of its common shares.
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After 4Q Report, Pentair Announces Dividend
The water treatment and sustainability provider says it will pay a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per share in May.
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Masonite Annual Sales Reach $2.6B
The manufacturer and distributor of interior and exterior doors says annual sales were 15% above 2020, while 4Q sales rose 2.8%.
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Partnership Skills for Industrial Buyers and Sellers
While digital channels have consumed most of the oxygen in the room, strategic B2B partnerships between distributor and manufacturer are essential today. Here are some timeless tips on five skills required to master partnering.
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Barnes Group 4Q Sales Rise 8%
The Connecticut-based industrial and aerospace manufacturer and service provider reported 2021 fourth-quarter sales of $311 million.
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Avnet Announces Regular Dividend
The Phoenix-based company’s board of directors recently approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per share.
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January Materials Prices Jump 20%
Construction material costs soared between January 2021 and January 2022, according to an analysis of recently released government data.
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TriMas Declares Quarterly Dividend
The Michigan-based manufacturer of engineered and applied products declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.04 per share.
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