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Mergers & Acquisitions
BlackHawk Industrial Acquires Factory Outlet Tooling
The Texas distributor serves the metalworking, aerospace, oil and gas, automotive and job shop sectors.
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Sales
Reinforcing the Role of Training in Sales Success
DPA University provides online product training and soft-skills courses to the buying group's members.
May 8, 2024
Mergers & Acquisitions
Rexel Agrees to Acquire Talley Inc.
Talley is a leading distributor of wireless infrastructure products, services and solutions.
May 7, 2024
Mergers & Acquisitions
Applied Industrial Closes Kopar Acquisition
The deal was announced in the company's recent Q1 earnings report.
May 6, 2024
Sales
Fastenal Sales Edge Up in April
The distributor's U.S. sales, however, were flat compared to the same month of 2023.
May 6, 2024
Sales
AD Reports Record First-Quarter Sales
The buying group posted $19.5 billion in member sales.
May 6, 2024
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Latest
Mergers & Acquisitions
TopBuild to Acquire Insulation Works
The Arkansas company serves the region's residential and light commercial markets.
May 8, 2024
Mergers & Acquisitions
Belt Power Acquires Avtech Industrial Products
The Phoenix company is a distributor of conveyor belts, motors, drives, hose and fittings, gearboxes and other industrial products.
May 7, 2024
Awards
Graybar Recognized as 'Best Managed Company'
The awards, sponsored by Deloitte Private and the Wall Street Journal, are in their fifth year.
May 7, 2024
E-Commerce
BigCommerce Launches Open Source B2B Buyer Portal
The portal allows enterprise customers to build and customize the optimal buyer experience.
May 7, 2024
Supply Chain
Schneider Electric to Deploy Manhattan Associates' Warehouse, Transportation Solutions
Manhattan Active Supply Chain will be implemented in over 20 distribution centers.
May 7, 2024
New Products
BearTrap 360 Rechargeable Work Light
The BearTrap 360 provides six output modes, including three spot and three flood settings.
May 6, 2024
Technology & Software
Industrial Supply Association Unveils 'Top Line Pulse'
Empowering industrial supply professionals with powerful insights and strategic advantages.
May 6, 2024
Staffing Changes
Graybar Names Chicago District VP
Steven Bourbeau has been with the company for nearly 30 years.
May 6, 2024
Operations
Distribution Solutions Group to Participate in Two Upcoming Conferences
The company will join events held by Barrington Research and KeyBanc Capital Markets.
May 6, 2024
Video
Boeing, Lockheed Passed Up; Heineken Uproots Huge Orchard; Autopia Goes EV | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 168
Also on the podcast, Chinese nationals tried to illegally export U.S. tech, SpaceX's excessive injuries, Boeing buys GKN's plant, blood device mimics leeches and a Formula E race car goes really fast.
May 6, 2024
Earnings
Wajax’s Industrial Business a Bright Spot Amid Revenue Decline
The company reported a 1% increase in industrial parts revenue.
May 6, 2024
Earnings
Graybar Reports Record First Quarter
The company said net sales were up, but net income slipped by nearly 16%.
May 6, 2024
Company Expansion & Consolidation
Summers Rubber Adds Columbus Branch
The store is the Singer Industrial subsidiary's sixth.
May 6, 2024
Mergers & Acquisitions
Sonepar Closes Madison, Standard Acquisitions
The two Michigan-based distributors are now officially members of the Sonepar family of companies.
May 6, 2024
Logistics
Major Highway Reopens After Flaming Crash Left it Closed for Days
Authorities had shut the road down in both directions after a three-vehicle crash involving a gasoline tanker.
May 6, 2024