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MRO distributor Stellar Industrial Supply, Tacoma, WA, found an ideal acquisition target in Impact Industrial Supplies, Tampa Bay, FL. The companies CEOs spoke with MDM about the deal that merged like-minded organizations with similar goals and cultures.

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  • How the relationship between the two companies evolved
  • Creating a smooth transition for employees
  • Advice for successful M&A deals

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Earlier this year, Tacoma, WA-based Stellar Industrial Supply announced the addition of Larry Davis, former president of ORS Nasco, to its executive team as executive vice president and chief commercial officer. The move was part of a strategy by Stellar to grow “faster and more effectively.” MDM Publisher Tom Gale recently spoke with Stellar’s executive team, including President & CEO John Wiborg, Executive Vice President & COO Steve Slater and Davis, about the shifts in the market that drove the shift in strategy and where the company is heading.

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  • Why Stellar Industrial hired Larry Davis
  • The goals the distributor has for shifting its strategic focus
  • How the move will impact Stellar’s customers and partners

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