Kelly Evans retired effective Nov. 1, and the fasteners and packaging supplies distributor has named his successfor.
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MDM hit the road in October to cover several industry events. Here's what we learned about what lies ahead for distributors.
Despite waning growth in non-residential construction markets, total daily sales growth essentially matched September’s.
Our latest MDM Webcast explores the many facets of where automation can be applied for distributors, and how instilling a mantra of ‘What can we automate?’ across the organization can maximize the technology’s effectiveness.
The distinguished lifetime achievement award honors long-term support of the PTDA and PT/MC industry.
Does the messaging in your hiring materials and practices reflect what it’s really like to work at your company? Mike Hockett recaps an ISSA Show session that dove into the nuances of being transparent in all phases of the recruitment and onboarding process.
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Key sub-indexes of orders, production and employment each rose from Sepember, but were more than offset by declines elsewhere.
Mike Hockett breaks down the latest figures showing distributors’ expectations for 2023 and beyond, as well as data that illustrates why distributors are still struggling with staffing despite a growing labor pool.
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The fasteners manufacturer and distributor said the policy serves to enhance existing regional practices.
Rockingham brings 10 New England branch locations and over 100 associates to Sonepar.
The sought-after certification enhances a supplier’s credibility for meeting customer expectations for products and services.
With locations in Nashville and Chattanooga, Metro adds 30 employees to SRS.
It marks the fifth acquisition in the past three years for Martin, and its fourth in the Hoosier State.
Mike Hockett analyzes the noticeably different levels of optimism in the commentary given by industrial distributors Fastenal and Motion in their third-quarter earnings calls.
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Mike Hockett previews MDM’s Oct. 26 MDM webcast that will take a deep dive into the what, why and how of automation applications for distributors going forward.
Strong underlying industrial demand continued throughout the quarter, but a slowdown may be ahead. Read more in the 3Q 2022 MarketPulse report.
Sales growth at Motion Industries narrowly outpaced that of 2Q, with organic sales driving the majority of it, alongside a continued boost from Kaman Distribution Group.
Envoy Solutions, Imperial Dade and BradyIFS contributed to another very busy M&A quarter for distributors and manufacturers in the industrial, commercial and construction markets.
The metalworking and MRO supplies distributor's fiscal year ended Sept. 3, and its strong momentum bodes well for the greater industrial supplies market.
It was a strong year-over-year growth month and sequential rebound from a month-to-month decline in July.
