Purvis Industries Acquires PTE Drives in Akron
PTE Drives is a family-owned power transmission & bearings products distributor with a single location.
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April 2024
NetPlus’ Jennifer Murphy Earns ISA Women’s Influence Honor
The accolade recognizes outstanding commitment to advancing the development and influence of women in the industrial supply channel.
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MDM’s Tom Gale Receives ISA’s Lifetime Achievement Award
The association’s annual John J. Buckley Award honors an individual in the MROP channel for their longstanding service in the industrial supply industry.
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In Manufacturing’s Digital Transformation, Don’t Overlook the Small Guys
Major manufacturers may have taken a big early lead, but their smaller competitors have been able to close the digital gap in recent years.
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White Cap Acquires Bend Construction Supply in Oregon
It comes just a week after the construction supplies distributor announced an acquisition in Oklahoma.
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Beacon Grows in Midwest, Acquires General Siding Supply
Adding five branches across Nebraska, Iowa and North Dakota, it’s the fourth acquisition Beacon has announced in 2024.
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Boeing, Ontic Ink Actuators & Propulsion Distribution Deal
Boeing will now distribute about 1,000 additional actuation and propulsion system products.
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OmniCable Taps Former Farnell, Crescent Exec as CEO
Christopher Breslin will succeed interim CEO and OmniCable Co-Founder Jeff Siegfried on May 13.
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Italy’s Prysmian to Buy Encore Wire in $4.2B Deal
The addition of Texas-based wire and cable maker Encore Wire will enhance Prysmian’s North American presence and product portfolio.
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Resideo to Acquire Snap One in $1.4B Deal, Boosting ADI Unit
Snap One – a manufacturer and distributor of of smart-living products and services – will be integrated into Resideo’s ADI Global Distribution unit.
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Ferguson to Position Closer to Contractors with Market Distribution Centers
We update on where Ferguson is at in its MDC rollout plan that will place smaller distribution centers closer to pro customers in major metro areas.
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Martin Supply Acquires Trinity Hardware in Southeast WI
It boosts the MROP supplies distributor’s Midwest footprint as its sixth acquisition in five years.
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NAW Appoints Senior Leaders in Continued Expansion
The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors appointed a SVP of Operations, Director of Product Sales and Director of Data Management.
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150-Year-Old Vaughan Plant Closing after Nixed Buyout
Local media cited financial troubles leading to buyer backing out of purchasing the hand tool maker’s Bushnell, IL plant.
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Census Bureau Revisions Lead to Rosier 2024 MDM Forecast
The U.S. Census Bureau’s annual March revisions to wholesale trade revenues considerably lifted its largest sector – oil & gas – which likewise raised the latest MDM forecast modeling.
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Do it Best, United Hardware Complete Merger
United Hardware locations will maintain brand identities, allowing them to retain autonomy within the co-operative framework.
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Singer’s Dakota Fluid Power Expands to Omaha Area
The additional increases Singer Industrial’s North America footprint to over 100 locations with over 1,400 employees.
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Imperial Dade Acquires Harbour Food Service Near Boston
It’s already the seventh deal that the JanSan, foodservide disposables and industrial packaging supplies distributor has announced in 2024.
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Distributors See Local but Limited Impacts from Baltimore Bridge Collapse
We share insights from distributors on how they’ve been affected by the tragic March 26 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge over the Port of Baltimore, and examine its broader logistics impacts.
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Meritus Grows Gas Distribution, Marks Three Acquisitions
So far in 2024, Meritus Gas Partners acquired two independent industrial gas and welding supply distributors and partnered with two others.
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