The modest increase followed a weaker January that was revised downward from its previous estimate.
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Gregg Futey will join the hand tool manufacturer's leadership team and have a role in business development, financial administration and more.
The electrical distributor achieved company record annual sales and net income during 2023.
Strong demand across infrastructure and data center end markets has led Schneider Electric to upgrade its manufacturing operations.
The master distributor of parts for OEM foodservice, appliances, HVAC and consumer electronics provided updates on a number of iniatiatives.
Sanjay Chowbey, who joined the company in 2021 as VP of its Metal Cutting segment, is set to take the top job as Christopher Rossi retires.
The marketplace noted that Amazon Mexico has nearly 18,000 national sellers — 99% of which are small- and medium-sized companies.
The figures raise concerns about lingering inflation amid a weakened industrial business cycle.
Consumption also increased 4.1% year-over-year, rebounding from December's declines.
Colorado-based Sun Mountain Custom Doors and Florida-based American Builders Supply have new leadership.
JAD's janitorial and building maintenance supply industry customers can expect an greater offering of products and solutions.
Foundation Investment Partners plans to provide Spartan with access to resources and expertise to expand its team and enter new markets.
Industrial manufacturing conglomerate 3M appointed outsider William Brown to succeed Michael Roman as CEO in May.
By order value, January was the lowest level since January 2021, while the unit count was its lowest since 2016.
WALTER said the addition helps its customers be more productive and confidently approach robotics and automation for their material removal process.
Joe Choflet will now oversee product marketing for plastic and metal fittings and valves at NIBCO.
Effective in May, Mike Shumard will become President of tool, fastener and concrete accessory distributor cooperative Sphere 1.
25-year company veteran Veronica Messersmith will spearhead the company's strategic growth initiatives across North and South America.
The funds support PT/MC industry employers to be more successful in their recruitment and retainment efforts.
Vallen partnered with manufacturers to provide a range of female-focused protective clothing and products to enhance safety for women.