Companies expect continued growth and expansion from alliance.
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MBS Dev's revenues for first nine months of year were $13 million.
Acquisitions have positive impact on Bunzl's projected revenue growth.
Results were negatively impacted by continued recovery efforts from a fire earlier this year.
Sales for the first nine months up compared to 2013.
Sonepar, Border States and United Stationers all announced market moves during September.
Acquisition strengthens PJP's position as a distributor of foodservice supplies.
Acquisition strengthens Bradys coverage of the southern part of Utah.
LPS, ITW Professional Brands and Atlantic Mills have combined their product portfolios to create the new business unit.
The master distributor also named a new general manager and divisional senior vice president for its industrial business.
This article is part of MDM's 2014 Distribution Trends Report. It provides a quick look at key trends affecting the jan-san 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.
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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.
Acquisition will expand United's digital resources and capabilities.
Master distributor continues to expand presence in janitorial and breakroom supplies.
