September Construction Backlog Indicator Drops
Despite rising project financing costs, contractors report lofty backlog, rising employment, expanding sales and stable profit margins.
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2023
Performance Foods Starts Operations at Virginia Facility
Foodservice distributor Performance Food Group Co. started operations at its 332,000-square-foot distribution center in Richmond, Virginia.
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OmniCable Adds Enterprise, Datacom Unit Leader
James Curran will be responsible for providing leadership and growth for the Datacom and Enterprise business.
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American Welding Society Appoints New President
Michael Krupnicki was appointed President of the American Welding Society to succeed Dennis Eck.
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AD Industrial & Safety Members Convene at NA Meeting
More than 900 AD members attended the 2023 AD North American Meeting — Industrial & Safety — U.S. and Safety Network Divisions in Colorado.
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Distributors, Is Your Pricing Right?
While counter-intuitive, price improvement has a greater positive impact on the bottom line than cost-cutting. Mitch Lee outlines three strategies for arriving at the right price.
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Sonepar Celebrates 25 Years in US, Opens Idaho Branch
Sonepar celebrated the milestone at their four U.S. Sonepar corporate offices by participating in local philanthropic activities.
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Schaedler Yesco Acquires Clarion Electric Supply
The company also said it will soon open a new 90,000-square-foot regional distribution center in Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania.
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August Metalworking Orders Up 16.1% Over July
Year-to-date, however, orders have reached $2.23 billion, 12.6% lower than the first eight months of 2022.
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Optimas to Open Fastener Manufacturing Plant in Mexico
The company said the new facility will complement existing plants and continue its near-shoring efforts to minimize supply chain risk.
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BlackHawk Integrates Big Red, Boosting Fasteners Offering
The industrial distributor acquired Big Red Fasteners in 2022 as part of its long-term growth initiative.
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QuickTake: Distributors’ Vision to Transformation
In a debrief on core themes from MDM’s 2023 SHIFT conference, Mike Marks and Tom Gale discuss a clearer vision for distribution emerging.
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Citing Progress, UAW Forgoes Additional Walkouts as Strike Enters 4th Week
According to the union president, leadership decided not to strike at a General Motors factory in Texas, but 25,000 workers remain on the picket line.
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Switzerland’s Tyrolit Acquires Acme Abrasives in Michigan
Acme is a specialized abrasives manufacturer and provider based in Michigan, and is now Tyrolit’s 7th manufacturing plant in the U.S.
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Uber Launches Package Returns Service
The rideshare company says it will charge a flat fee of $5 for the service or $3 for its Uber One members.
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Dover to Buy Compressors Supplier FW Murphy for $530M
Following the closing of the transaction, FW Murphy will become part of the Dover Precision Components operating unit.
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4 Elements of a Distributor’s Culture that Foster Growth
Three executives share how they implement elements of a ‘good company culture’ in order to grow their business, attract new employees and keep existing employees invested.
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MSC Shareholders Approve Elimination of Dual-Class Structure
The Melville, New York-based MRO product and service distributor first announced its reclassification plan in June.
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Kodiak Acquires Don’s Appliance in Diversification Move
Don’s Appliances will continue to operate independently under the Kodiak umbrella, maintaining its brand identity and leadership team.
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SKF Inaugurates $63M Factory in Monterrey, Mexico
The bearings manufacturing facility will support SKF development in the Americas and meet customer needs as the focus on electrification increases.
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