Earnings Roundup: Timken, Kennametal and Simpson MFG
MDM looks at another round of earnings reports from industrial distributors and manufacturers.
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February 2023
Packer Fastener Companies Make Leadership Promotions
The Green Bay, Wisconsin-based distributor said the restructuring sets the foundation for figure growth and expansion.
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Flexpak Acquires Preferred Packaging Products in Colorado
The combination creates a ‘premier regional platform’ serving Utah, Colorado, Arizona and Idaho, Shorehill Capital said.
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Why Supply Chain Nearshoring is Soaring
In the first of a two-part series, John Johnson examines the key factors leading manufacturers to domesticate more of their production and what distributors should keep an eye on.
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Premium Monthly: MDM’s Virtual M&A Summit Couldn’t Be More Timely
Analysis of the latest M&A deals and exclusive results from the 4Q22 Baird-MDM Industrial Distribution Survey highlight January’s report.
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ARCH Cutting Tools Makes Acquisition in Cincinnati
ARCH Cutting Tools has acquired Cincinnati-based Custom Carbide Cutter Inc.
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Lowe’s Completes $400M Sale of Canada Retail Unit to Sycamore
The deal — originally announced in November 2022 — allows for the unit to go forward operating as RONA Inc.
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Fastenal’s Sales Rebounded in January
Fastenal bounced back after a December that saw slower sales growth.
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Alaska Rubber Group Rebrands as ARG Industrial
The Anchorage, Alaska-based industrial distributor has brought its various subsidiary units together under one brand.
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ERIKS North America Appoints New COO
Michael Pastore will lead all manufacturing, quality, supply chain, EHS and customer service activities at ERIKS North America.
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Dice to Become Winsupply President March 1
Jeffrey Dice, current President of Winsupply Equity Group, will replace John McKenzie, who is retiring Feb. 28.
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Here’s Which Distributors Made Fortune’s 2023 ‘Most Admired’ List
More than a handful of companies on MDM’s 2022 Top Distributors list garnered the reputation-based honor from Fortune.
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QuickTake: 2023 NAW Executive Summit Recap
Like the industry it serves, NAW is undergoing a powerful transformation as an organization. Here, Tom Gale and Mike Marks debrief from an energizing program of content, networking and ideas-sharing.
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Honeywell 4Q Sales Growth Steadies at 6%
The company’s sales growth flattened to end the year, while full-year sales grew by a modest 3%, according to Honeywell.
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Pye-Barker Acquires Fire Sprinkler Services Company in Montana
The distributor of fire protection and safety products continues to expand aggressively after making 23 acquisitions in 2022.
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NIBCO Acquires Valves Maker Matco-Norca in NY
Matco-Norca will continue to operate separately as a wholly-owned subsidiary of NIBCO INC., according to a news release.
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Why Customer Transparency Will Reshape How You Operate Your Business
Customers want to see that they’re supporting businesses that share similar values. Thus, “customer transparency” is shaping how organizations should build trust and long-term loyalty.
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U.S. Factory Orders Bounce Back in December
After getting back on track in December, factory orders are up four of the last five months.
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Motion & Control Enterprises Acquires Precision Pump & Valve
The acquisition is MCE’s eighth since 2021.
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Power Tools Manufacturer Dynabrade Acquires Global Abrasive Products
Dynabrade has expanded the scope of its vertical integration by acquiring one of its strategic suppliers, Global Abrasive Products.
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