New name reflects company's focus on becoming a national player.
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First-quarter profit of $13.6 million down 43.2 percent from 2013.
Industrial sales for the diversified manufacturer increased 3 percent.
Acquisition expands Mallory's footprint to the adjacent Nevada market.
Fourth quarter sales increased 2 percent to $316.7 million.
Abrasive Products & Equipment has 14 locations in the Gulf Coast and Mid-Atlantic regions.
Sales growth driven by growth in EMEA-APAC.
Fall Protection Group provides at-height training and consultation services in Canada and the U.S.
J. Michael Nauman previously held executive positions at Molex.
This article is part of MDM's 2014 Distribution Trends Report. It provides a quick look at key trends affecting the safety distribution sector.
The annual report was researched and written by MDM editors based on interviews with dozens of wholesaler-distributors, as well as industry experts and manufacturers. MDM also conducted a survey of its readers to uncover the trends outlined in this report.
The full report is available to download in PDF format to MDM Premium subscribers. Subscribe below for full access. Or log-in if you are already a subscriber.
Trends outlined in the 2014 report include:
- Leaving Economic Uncertainty Behind
- Connecting the Dots Online and Offline
- Need for Access Whenever, Wherever, However Drives Mobile Adoption
- Avoiding Information Overload Essential with Analytics
- Making the Case for Millennials in Distribution
- Training, Technology Take Front Seat in Employee Retention Strategies
- Better Inventory Management Through Data, Collaboration
- Distributors Seek More Complete Strategy for Vending
- Private Equity Consolidating Markets
- A More Practical Approach to Product Expansion
- Other Trends
- Trend Snapshots for 13 Sectors
The report also includes the following case studies and interviews:
- 2014 MDM Market Movers
- Engman-Taylors Cost-Saving Teams
- Capitol Coffees Proactive Problem-Solving
- Redwood Plastics Online Success Story
- MDM Market Leader Profiles
- DGI Supply: Building on the Core
- F.W. Webb Takes Diverse View of Market
Impact Products is a provider of facility, janitorial and safety supplies.
Brady divests European, Asian die-cut businesses to Boyd Corporation.
Safety has become a key growth focus for the distributor in recent years.
Acquisition expands Capital Safety's footprint in South America.
In recent 7 Minutes With ... interview, David Ruggles talks about success in safety.
Distribution Equiprotek operations will be integrated in Linde Canada's Chicoutimi, Ontario, branch.
Brady shifting focus to other business areas, including dentification solutions and workplace safety.
