Airgas also provides an update on its SAP implementation.
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Slowdown in sales growth driven by softness in data infrastructure market.
Organically, Grainger’s second-quarter sales increased 9 percent, primarily from increased volume.
But monthly wholesale revenues climbed 5.7 percent from a year ago.
MSC executives say the distributor will continue to focus on e-commerce and vending as growth platforms.
The focus of the partnership is to build a network of partners outside of North America.
Acquisition by WESCO significantly expands its safety products and service portfolio.
The purchase enhances depth, diversity of products for HDs Facilities Maintenance business unit.
Powers Fasteners will join Stanley Black & Decker’s CDIY unit as a key brand.
Interline (NYSE: IBI) can solicit other offers through June 28.
The two companies combined had sales of $21.5 billion in 2011.
Platt Electric Supply had more than US$350M in sales in 2011; acquisition will strengthen Rexel’s position in Western U.S.
Airgas’ acquisitions contributed 2 percent sales growth for the year.
New orders, production and employment indexes increase.
On a same-store basis, sales were up 7 percent for Watsco.
The distributor has agreed to acquire SKF’s distribution businesses down under.
