Metalformers’ 2024 Outlook Holds Steady
Most metalforming manufacturers surveyed expect no change in general economic activity in the next three months.
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2024
Amazon Invests Another $2.75B in Gen-AI Company Anthropic
Amazon’s total investment in artificial intelligence startup Anthropic now totals $4 billion.
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NAW, NAM, ABC Slam Walkaround Rule Set for Effect May 31
OSHA will publish its final “Walkaround Rule” on April 1, which has been met with staunch opposition from several trade associations.
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U.K.’s Diploma to Buy NY’s Peerless Aerospace for $300M
Diploma adds Peerless Aerospace Fastener, which extends and complements its position in the aerospace fastener market.
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PTDA Canadian Conference Coming June 4-6
Power transmission/motion control industry distributor and manufacturer companies will attend to broaden cross-channel networks.
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Graybar Names New Sales Leader
Thirty-five-year company veteran Ellen Rebne will succeed fellow longtime sales EVP David Maxwell on June 1.
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PJ Power Systems Joins American Waterways Operators
Wisconsin-based Palmer Johnson Power Systems is a distributor of drivetrain components for industrial off-highway and marine markets.
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UPS to Close at Least 200 U.S. Locations in Automation Push
The parcel delivery giant’s $9 billion “Network of the Future” initiative will involves 63 sortation sites with major automation projects.
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MSC Posts Dec-Feb Results, Makes Machine Tech Acquisition
The company noted that while 2Q sales were disappointing, gross margin improvement stemmed from internal improvements.
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Home Depot to Acquire SRS Distribution for $18B in Building Materials Pro Shakeup
Building product distributor SRS Distribution will operate as an independent business unit within The Home Depot and focus on Pro customers.
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MDM Podcast: Inventory Opportunities in Slower-Demand Markets
As customers continue to work down inventory levels into 2024, James Dorn and John Gunderson outline action items for optimizing inventory levels in partnership with suppliers to stay nimble and gain share.
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OSHA Hits Ohio Hosemaker Again with Violation Fines
It was the eighth time the company has been cited for safety violations since 2013.
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NYC Approves Nation’s First Congestion Pricing for Vehicles
Driving in Manhattan is about to become much more expensive for cars and trucks.
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Birmingham Fastener Adds Mexico Branch
Alabama-based fasteners distributor and manufacturer Birmingham Fastener will expand out of the U.S. for the first time with a new subsidiary.
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ABC Supply Adds Roofing Distributors in Texas, British Columbia
The distributor has added United Roofing Supply Katy, TX and All Canadian Building Products in Surrey, BC.
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California Safety Board Approves Indoor Heat Rules
A California safety board’s proposed rules would call for distribution centers and manufacturing facilities to protect workers from heat.
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Marcone Adds HVAC VPs to Leadership Team
It marks a further strengthening of the St. Louis-based distributor’s HVAC unit.
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Timken Taps ABB’s Mehta as Next CEO
Tarak Mehta, currently President of ABB’s Motion business, is set to become Timken’s President and CEO on Sept. 5.
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How 5 Distributor Technology Trends are Moving
Jeremy Centner examines a handful of key technology drivers and what we can expect to see from them in the rest of 2024 and beyond.
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Core & Main to Acquire EGW Utilities in TX
Core & Main plans to expand its product offering and service capabilities in the underground utility industry.
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