PPG to Sell Architectural Coatings Unit in $550M Deal
The company also announced a cost reduction program that includes cutting 1,800 jobs.
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October 2024
Brace and Rebound: How Distribution Navigates a Port Strike
Explore the response and recovery of a sweeping three-day port strike on the distribution industry. Who was prepared?
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Avnet Appoints Chief Digital Officer
The company appointed a 25-year industry veteran to the newly-created role.
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Boeing Strike, Hurricanes Stifle September U.S. Industrial Production
Following a solid August gain, September saw a decrease in production, driven by decreases in manufacturing, mining and utilities.
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Beacon to Make Commercial Leader Succession
The company appointed a new President for its North Division, effective Jan.1, as the current president transitions to Executive VP and CCO.
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Rockwell Automation Appoints New Americas President
The new Americas leader is a 28-year Rockwell veteran.
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MDM Podcast: Unraveling the Port Standoff
Port operators and the union dockworkers at U.S. East and Gulf Coast reached a tentative labor deal, but the underlying issues remain. NAW’s CEO joins the MDM Podcast to talk distribution’s response.
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Monthly U.S. Cutting Tool Orders Up 9% in August, Down 4.5% YoY
U.S. cutting tool consumption hit $209.3 million in August 2024 amid ongoing market challenges and uncertainty for 2025.
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Orgill Woos True Value Members Amid Do it Best Offer
The hardlines wholesaler pledged to support True Value retailers and cited hundreds of them who converted to Orgill in the past several years.
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Border States Appoints M&A Leader
The company promoted a former Advance Electrical Supply owner to drive the company’s growth strategy through strategic acquisitions.
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Bossard to Acquire Ferdinand Gross in Germany, East Europe Expansion
Germany-based Ferdinand Gross Group is a distributor of fastening technology, with additional operations in Hungary and Poland.
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MRC Global Makes Moves to Strengthen Capital Structure
The PVF distributor plans to repurchase its preferred stock for around $361 million, and shared its preliminary 3Q24 financial results.
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White Cap Overhauls Field Operations from 7 U.S. Regions to 3
The company aims to enhance customer service and create new opportunities for its associates with the consolidation.
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MDM Forecast: 2024 Weakens, 2025 Holds Steady
This year is shaping up to have less than half the annual growth that was originally projected, illustrating longer-than-expected industrial softness.
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Peer Chain Announces President Succession
The former vice president of the company brings extensive industry expertise and leadership to the family-owned distributor.
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White Cap Acquires ERSCO Construction in Michigan
The company expands its concrete accessory and paving product offerings in the Michigan market with the deal.
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IDCO Adds 3 New Distributors, 2 Suppliers
IDCO strengthened its network and offerings with new partnerships in fluid power, industrial hose and marine solutions.
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Takeaways from 2024 NAW’s Innovators Summit
The third annual event delivered insights, collaboration and plenty of networking about what’s possible in distribution innovation, with a heavy emphasis on technology levers.
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August U.S. Metalworking Machinery Orders Reflect Normalization
Despite slower order placements compared to those placed in 2023, order activity continues to exceed historical levels.
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Foodservice Distribution Anderson-DuBose Adding Tennessee DC
The company is set to invest nearly $40 million in Jefferson City, TN, creating 80 jobs and establishing its first operations in the state.
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