Packaging Distributor TricorBraun Acquires CanSource
The company says the acquisition expands its beverage packaging capabilities and strengthens its position in North America.
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August 2023
Wajax Industrial Parts Unit Continues Strong Growth in 2Q
The distributor also announced a new leader for its Industrial Parts and Engineered Repair Services segments.
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QuickTake: The Data Analytics Journey in Distribution
In this conversation, James Dorn and Tom Gale look at the bigger picture of data analytics in distribution, the stages of competency, building blocks and ways organizations are building world-class capability.
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Border States Acquires Sequel Electrical in Mississippi
It adds 18 locations and 220 employees to Border States as its first acquisition in 18 months.
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August Wholesale Data: 2023-2024 Expectations Further Regress Slightly
We examine the latest economic trending data as it pertains to wholesale distributors, including their revenue expectations through next year.
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Services Pushed July Wholesale Inflation Above Expectations
July’s PPI increased at a faster pace in July vs. June, with core CPI posting its biggest one-month increase since February.
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Masonite 2Q Sales & Margins Slip Amid Softer Demand
Net sales for the quarter were down 3% from 2022, while net income attributable to Masonite dropped 18%.
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Turtle Opens Relocated New Jersey Headquarters
The new headquarters offers a wellness center, kitchen, coffee and luncheon area, and a game room — complete with a golf simulator.
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U.S. Wholesale Revenues Declines Accelerated in June
Total inventories of merchant wholesalers, except manufacturers’ sales branches and offices, also declined during the month.
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U.S. Consumer Inflation Expanded Modestly in July
Consumer prices increased at a slightly higher pace than in June, while core inflation ticked downward.
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Applied’s 2023 Fiscal Year Sees 16% Sales Gain
The company reported that fiscal 4Q net sales were $1.2 Billion, up 9.1% YoY and up 8.6% on an organic basis.
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What Distributors Should Know About the Federal Sustainable Procurement Initiative
The proposed rule would expand federal purchasing recommendations across existing and new-purchase categories in healthcare, laboratories, professional services, foodservice, uniforms and clothing.
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Evergreen Supply Network CEO Bill Ward to Resign
Ward joined Evergreen in September 2020 and had been CEO since September 2021.
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MDM Podcast: The Keys to AFC Industries’ Rapid Expansion
AFC Industries has burst onto MDM’s Top Industrial Distributors scene after several years of frequent acquisitions. We chat with CEO Kevin Godin about how the company has successfully managed all of its recent growth.
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Fastenal, Trex to Turn Used Pallet Wrap into Decking Products
Fastenal has invested more than $300,000 in equipment and infrastructure to bale and consolidate used PE film for recycling by Trex.
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Relevant Industrial to Add Combustion Experts MW Nelson
The acquisition increases Relevant Industrial’s workforce to more than 450 employees at 37 strategic locations.
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DXP Sees Healthy 2Q Sales & Profit Gains
Sales during the quarter were $428.0 million, a healthy increase over the $367.8 million reported during 2Q 2023.
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OmniCable Moves Tampa Branch to Larger Facility
The 200,000-square-foot facility carries OmniCable’s full line of products, according to a company news release.
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Crawford Electric Relocates Houston Industrial Branch
The new branch features a 10,000-square-foot warehouse, a 5,000-square-foot counter area and a large demo room.
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MDM’s Fall 2023 Industry Events Preview
Alongside MDM’s own mid-September SHIFT Conference, see a rundown of all the industry events on our radar through early December.
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