Ahead of NAW’s Jan. 31-Feb. 2 Executive Summit in Washington D.C., CEO Eric Hoplin stopped by to discuss how distributors are handling the labor market, economic headwinds, supply chain conditions and more.
MDM Podcast: Eric Hoplin on Industry Challenges, NAW Executive Summit Read More »
The PPE supplies and adhesives maker experienced slower-than-expected fourth-quarter growth in consumer-facing markets.
3M to Cut 2,500 Jobs After 4Q Slowdown Read More »
The company said it will focus on four main areas for growth: fire extinguishers, fire suppression, fire alarms and security.
Pye-Barker Calls for Sellers After 23 Acquisitions in 2022 Read More »
Royal is a distributor of paper, plastics, cleaning and safety equipment in janitorial, sanitary and foodservice applications.
Envoy Solutions Acquires Royal Paper in SoCal Read More »
Patrick Hallinan has been appointed to Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, effective April 6.
Stanley Black & Decker Appoints New CFO Read More »
The Gaffney plant, which once employed more than 200 workers, had seen its employment numbers dwindle over the years.
Timken to Close South Carolina Plant, Eliminate Over 200 Jobs Read More »
We polled distributors about how much pricing influenced last year’s revenue numbers. See the exclusive results and commentary here.
How Much Did Pricing Impact 2022 Revenue? Here’s What Distributors Told Us Read More »
Grow your business by tracking these distributor key performance indicators.
Metrics That Matter in Uncertain Times – The 2023 KPI Guide Read More »
Under the agreement, J.C. Nelson has the right to market the complete line of SSS brand cleaning products and systems.
Distribution Group Triple S Adds J.C. Nelson as Member-Dealer Read More »
In total, these divisions and their subsidiaries currently operate 42 locations in 12 states, according to a news release.
US LBM to Sell 3 Divisions to ABC Supply Subsidiary Read More »
The platform allows for the efficient exchange of product information between manufacturers and distributors.
BSA and PTDA Launch New Product Data Platform Read More »
In our latest QuickTake Podcast, Tom Gale and Mike Marks discuss Peter Drucker’s timeless teachings of first principles and how they apply for distributors.
What is a Distributor’s Purpose? Hint: It’s Not Selling Read More »
Ken Hartman previously was VP & General Manager of ESAB, a producer of welding and cutting equipment and consumables.
Automotive Tools Distributor Wilmar Appoints New CEO Read More »
The citations come after inspections at three warehouse facilities in Deltona, Florida; Waukegan, Illinois; and New Windsor, New York.
OSHA Cites 3 Amazon Warehouses for Ergonomic Hazards Read More »
The Lawless Group Rockies (LGR) territory will include Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Idaho and Montana, the company said.
Lawless Group Expands into Rockies Read More »
Protective Industrial Products previously announced in September 2022 that Curt Holtz was appointed the new company president.
PIP President Holtz Adds CEO Title Read More »
Mill Steel will assume processing and supply for CME’s manufacturing, automotive and construction industry customers.
Mill Steel Co. Acquires Cleveland Metal Exchange Read More »
Overall, construction input prices are 7.9% higher than a year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 7.6% higher, ABC said.
Construction Input Prices Dropped 2.7% in December Read More »
The 12.2% sales growth was the slowest monthly increase since July 2021, said HARDI Market Research & Benchmarking Analyst Brian Loftus.
HARDI Distributors See 12.2% November Revenue Increase Read More »
The U.S. hit its debt ceiling on Jan. 19. Here’s what that could mean for the economy, and what NAW said it could mean for distributors.
NAW: U.S. Debt Default Would Devastate Distribution Industry Read More »
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