BradyPlus Expands West, Acquires iPAK in Idaho
Idaho Falls-based iPak provides industrial and agricultural custom packaging products in Idaho, eastern Oregon and eastern Washington.
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June 2024
White Cap Acquires Dayton Superior; 6th Deal in 3 Months
Specialty construction supplies distributor White Cap expands its value-added services in concrete construction with its latest acquisition.
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U.S. Cutting Tool Orders Rose 1.1% in April
Orders through the first months of the year were up nearly 5% over 2023.
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MDM Forecast: Most Sectors See ‘24-25 Rebound
The U.S. wholesale distribution’s sector’s overall revenue outlook for 2024 moved more aligned with its historical growth average, with an even better 2025 to follow.
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Middleground Capital Adds GMS Instruments, Completes Starrett Deal
Private equity firm MiddleGround Capital acquired a Netherlands-based distributor to strengthen its position in the maritime industry.
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4 Tips for Distributors to Compete in Today’s Digital Economy
Amid more challenges than ever, distributors can increase sales and drive business growth by considering the following four tips across different key areas.
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CSV Marketing Acquires Fellow Rep Agency Paramont
Paramont Representatives will provide more resources and services to CSV Marketing customers in the greater Chicagoland area.
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Blue Ribbon Fastener Adds WI Distributor
Illinois-based fasteners distributor Blue Ribbon Fastener expands its VMI and Class C component supply chain network.
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Winsupply Adds General Metals Manufacturing & Supply in Phoenix
Winsupply acquires an HVAC manufacturer-fabricator and distributor in the southwest.
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How to Build Profit with Analytics (and Enhance Your ERP)
In pursuing better cash flow, the challenge is identifying the sales that are canceling profits already made, and that’s where analytics comes in.
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Former NAW CEO Dirk Van Dongen Dies at 80
Van Dongen led NAW for 41 years until his retirement in late 2020, spearheading the association’s transformation into what it is today.
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April U.S. Metalworking Machinery Orders Return to Normal
April’s orders sunk by nearly the same amount that they spiked in March, which is when many builders of such machinery end their fiscal year.
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Wholesaler Sales Tick Up in April, Increase 1.4% YoY
Sales rebounded from a modest March decline and held steady on an annual basis. Meanwhile, inventories also ticked up.
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What Distributors Should Know About PPE & Safety Equipment
Check out this overview for distributors of what’s going on in the PPE, first aid kit, dropped object prevention and heat stress front.
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White Cap Expands Rebar Operations with Acquisition
The addition of Virginia-based full-service rebar fabricator Rebar Solutions expands White Caps’ offers in the Northwest region.
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DataXstream Appoints New President, Expands into EMEA
JJ Peytavi leads the new geographic sector for the SAP technology solutions provider.
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Portland Bolt Adds Fellow Manufacturer Southern Anchor Bolt
The acquisition of a South Carolina-based fastener manufacturer supports Portland Bolt’s expansion into the Southeast.
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Wesco Buys Building Intelligence Software Provider for $30M
The software, which connects remote monitoring systems in commercial facilities, is “indicative of the expanded services” Wesco intends to provide.
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Fastenal’s May Daily Sales Growth Remains Soft
Daily sales growth is up, yet still soft, following Fastenal’s April low.
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QXO Finalizes Leadership Team, Launches Investment
In his official entrance into building products distribution, serial entrepreneur Brad Jacobs taps XPO, GXO leaders for exec posts of QXO.
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