In a new MDM Podcast, Ferguson's Denise Vaughn talks about how the company conducts operations with a lighter footprint while creating positive impact for its stakeholders.
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MDM’s new report, Markets Forecast, offers quarterly revenue projections for the wholesale distribution industry, plus breakouts for select categories, for the current calendar quarter and the next fiscal year. The inaugural Forecast looks at post-pandemic projections for distributors as a whole, plus specific sectors.
MDM’s quarterly survey in partnership with investment banking firm Baird reveals that distributor revenues decelerated sharply in 2Q but not as bad as feared at the beginning of the pandemic shutdown. One consensus among more than 550 participants: Distributors began rethinking the way they manage talent.
New location for electrical, HVAC and plumbing branch gives DSG larger footprint, more efficient layout.
Over the last two years, Milwaukee-based HVACR distributor Gustave A. Larson Co. has transitioned from outside to inside sales, a move that became reality at the start of 2020. That sales model transformation has paid dividends during the coronavirus crisis, and now the company enters the post-pandemic well-positioned for the summer surge.
For employees who are traditionally customer-service oriented, making cold calls requires a different skill set. Eric Chernik, CEO of Building Controls & Solutions, is providing training and tools for all employees, such as customer call lists with outbound call scripts, to grow business during the coronavirus slowdown.
The company reported a profit increase of 3.5% for the quarter.
Manufacturer reports strong fourth-quarter and full year, as 2018 sales reach $2.7 billion.
Manufacturer to offer a wider range of products and services to customers.
IMARK Group is the largest network of independently owned electrical and plumbing distributors in the U.S. and Canada.
Cathy Halligan joins companys board of directors as a non-executive director.
Brookfield Business Partners will buy the business for $13.2 billion, company says.
AD member U.S. sales up 10 percent for first nine months of year.
Distributor adds locations in Manhattan and the Bronx with acquisition of Palace Plumbing & Heating Supply.
Distributor creates corporate venture capital and strategic partnering arm to address industry challenges.
AD member U.S. sales up 11 percent for first six months of year.
E-commerce plumbing, heating and HVAC supplier expands service in the West.
