Northern Tool + Equipment Appoints Marketing Leader
Frank Crowson will be responsible for leading Northern Tool + Equipment’s initiatives involving brand awareness and revenue growth.
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2023
Trelleborg Wheel Systems Joins Yokohama Rubber
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. has acquired Trelleborg Wheel Systems from the Trelleborg Group for roughly $2.28 billion USD.
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Construction Jobs Among April Employment Gains
Non-farm payrolls rose by 253,000 jobs last month, including 15,000 in the construction industry, according to ABC.
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Owens & Minor 1Q Revenue Ticks Up as Operating Income Drops
The company reported 1Q 2023 revenue of approximately $2.52 billion, a slight increase compared with $2.4 billion reported in 1Q 2022.
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Sonepar USA Appoints New HR Leader
Reina Ohol has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Sonepar North America, the company said.
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Prokeep Launches New Suite of CX Solutions for Distributors
The software solutions company says the suite will streamline workflow and create better customer experiences.
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US LBM Names New EVP/Chief Information Officer
Andrew Campbell will be responsible for all aspects of US LBM’s technology platform and systems, the company said.
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DXP Acquires 2 Companies Serving Florida, Mid-Atlantic
Riordan Materials Corporation and Florida Valve & Equipment Corp. and Environmental MD serve municipal water and wastewater treatment markets.
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IWDC, DDS Partner on eCommerce Offering
The duo aims to help IWDC distributors better serve their customers through access to digital product content from its network of manufacturers.
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ADI Global Distribution Posts Flat 1Q Revenue as Margin Dips
Parent company Resideo Technologies noted that ADI’s eCommerce channel grew 17% during the quarter.
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FleetPride Acquires Frame Service Inc. in Indiana
The acquisition is FleetPride’s first since the distributor appointed Kevin Weadick, formerly of Zoro, as its president.
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NOW 1Q Revenue Jumped 23.5% from a Year Earlier
The oilfield products distributor’s 1Q growth far outpaced that of the global rig count, powered by sales in the U.S. and international.
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Pye-Barker Enters Michigan, Acquires Vanguard Fire & Security
Vanguard is Pye-Barker’s third acquisition of 2023 after the safety products distributor made 23 bolt-ons in 2022.
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Wesco International’s Strong Growth Continued in 1Q
While down somewhat from its 4Q22 figures, Wesco posted more double-digit sales growth in 1Q despite harsh market headwinds.
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The State of Data Analytics in Distribution
See MDM’s latest research into the utilization of data analytics in distribution — including barriers, frequency, application areas, prioritization, planned investment & more.
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The Cost of Poor Inventory Management
Jon Byrd advises on the costs of various challenges standing in the way of distributors’ inventory strategies, and how to overcome them.
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Stanley B&D 1Q Sales Fall 12% on Lower Volume
The industrial tools manufacturer also announced a new leader for its Tools & Outdoor segment.
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City Electric Supply Opened 13 New Branches in 1Q
Among the new locations are three in Texas, two in Tennessee, one in Puerto Rico and several across the Midwest.
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Fastenal April Daily Sales Up Despite Weak Nonres Construction
The company’s year-over-year daily sales growth accelerated after several months of decline, powered by sales to manufacturing customers.
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Relevant Industrial Expands Valves Team
To lead the team, Relevant has appointed Steve Bernard as Vice President of Business Development.
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