Broomfield Lamb Holman Merges with JD Martin
The alignment of electrical manufacturing reps BLH and JD Martin brings new products and manufacturing partners to existing and new markets.
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February 2024
Grainger 4Q Sales Grew 5.1% as 2023 Reached $16.5B
The figures reflected a broader industrial supply demand slowdown, though Grainger’s 4Q growth deceleration was less than most public firms that have reported so far. Get our full breakdown here.
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Beacon Grows in Carolinas, Acquires Roofers Supply
Beacon will grow its service geography and design services for commercial roofers in the Carolinas with its first acquisition of 2024.
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Core & Main to Add Waterworks Distributor Dana Kepner
Infrastructure supplies distributor Core & Main will extend its reach and expand product range with the addition of Denver-based Dana Kepner.
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Conexiom Boosts Sales Order Automation with AI Platform
Conexiom launches major advances in its next-generation AI product to “close the complete digital order gap.”
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Ingersoll Rand Acquires Dryer & Chiller Maker Friulair
Bought for $146 million, Friulair has 215 employees and has annual revenue of about $65 million.
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Imperial Dade Acquires New England’s Allston Supply
Springfield, MA-based Allston is a single-location JanSan distributor with roots dating back to 1945.
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Stanley B&D 4Q Sales Slip but Margin Expands
SBD’s Tools & Outdoor segment drove the overall margin improvement, as Industrial dipped slightly.
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BlackHawk Gives Inaugural Supplier Awards, Reiterates Growth Plans
BlackHawk recognized suppliers MCR Safety and Master Fluids Solutions for supply chain and sales excellence.
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January Manufacturing PMI Hits 15-Month High
January’s figure still indicated contraction for a 14th consecutive month, but at a much slower pace than almost all of 2023.
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U.S. Construction Spending Ends 2023 With Strong December
The value of 2023 total construction was up 7.0% from 2022.
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Border States Promotes Company Veteran to CIO
Fargo, ND-based electrical supplies distributor Border States named Jason Stein as Chief Information Officer.
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Grainger to Add Massive DC Near Houston, 400 Jobs
The MRO supplies distribution giant expects the 1.2-million-square-foot facility to open in 2026.
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Fed Holds Rates Steady, Signals Cuts Not Imminent
Fed Chair Jerome Powell suggested that a rate cut issued at his committee’s March 19-20 meeting is unlikely.
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ERIKS North America is Now LGG Industrial. Here’s Why
It follows several years of transformation for the distributor of fluid handling, sealing and material conveyance supplies and solutions.
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