US Foods announced the CEO appointment of Dave Flitman one week after Builders FirstSource announced his departure.
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ERIKS ranked No. 4 in MDM’s 2022 Top Hose/Accessories Distributor list.
This increase, up seven of the last eight months, followed a 0.3% increase in September.
The next phase of the bearing and seal manufacturer's expansion is expected to complete in 2024.
James Dorn of the Dorn Group joins MDM’s Tom Gale to discuss ‘shoring’ opportunities and strategic implications for distributors. The industry is moving from digital-defining seamless service to a broader supply chain transformation that mitigates risk for customers by creating better transparency and deeper engagement.
Hanes Geo Components would acquire the majority of business and assets of Nilex Inc.
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Kimball selected Newtown, Connecticut for its strategic location.
Disruptive market conditions breed opportunity. In this episode, IRCG’s Mike Marks and MDM’s Tom Gale look past the horizon at the larger macrotrends shaping growth opportunities for distributors over the next several years: electrification, infrastructure, energy transition, sustainability and demographic shifts.
The new US LBM facility will focus on roofing and siding, the company said in its announcement.
U.S. producer prices increased less than expected in October, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
After surpassing its pre-pandemic level in September, backlog is now back below the reading observed at the start of the pandemic, according to ABC.
The transaction brings Envoy's total number of transactions in 2022 to 20.
The acquisition expands Bostwick-Braun's industrial division.
ADS will rebrand following the acquisition, according to a news release announcing the deal.
The Center of Excellence aims to help the fastener manufacturer and distributor build relationships with its customers.
An economic slowdown within the next 12 months is looking increasingly likely, according to economists.
When markets soften, surprises tend to be of the negative variety. But downturns can also open up opportunities to strengthen key supplier partnerships. MDM’s Tom Gale and IRCG’s Mike Marks discuss the key performance indicators in supplier relationships that can be either early warning signals or telltales for competitive opportunity across inventory and cash management, backlogs, support and strategic alignment.
The acquisition is MCE's third of 2022 and seventh since 2021.
Oberon designs and manufactures a wide variety of Arc Flash safety products, including suits, face shields and gloves.
The new facility will provide an increase in hydraulic manufacturing, maintenance and inventory services to businesses in the Northeast.
