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Night & Day for M&A The M&A climate is radically changed in a relatively short period of time. Strategic buyers are back in the fold and valuations have fallen; to command a high price, companies must be at the top of their game. Sonepar's Plans for Hagemeyer Sonepar USA CEO Tony Burr tells MDM that the electrical distributor will likely approach the Hagemeyer integration like it has its other acquisitions: by leaving it as a standalone company. Wading Through 2008 Can international markets and the economic stimulus plan buoy the U.S. economy through the end of the year?

MDM Interview: Busting Profit Myths in Distribution In this interview, Al Bates addresses dysfunctional behavior, alternatives to typical mindsets and ways that distributors can better manage their bottom lines in a turbulent economy.   FULL STORY

Inflation by Commodity Group: First Quarter 2008 These select product groups provide a snapshot of inflation trends based on the Producer Price Index from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.   FULL STORY

MDM Interview: HD Supply After the Deal The distributor’s plans to stay on the acquisition trail, the company’s strategy for integrating acquired companies, its plans for private label and green, and how the CEO views the current economic situation   FULL STORY

Case Study: Inviting Employees to the Table This distributor used the front-line experience of its branch employees to make change happen.   FULL STORY

3M Agrees to Buy Quest Technologies Quest bolsters 3M's safety offering.  FULL STORY 3M to Divest HighJump Software Venture capital/private equity firm to buy software company.  FULL STORY Beacon Roofing Supply Records Net Loss in First Half Sales in existing markets fall.  FULL STORY Haydon Enterprises Buys Kerk Motion Products Kerk manufactures motion-control products.  FULL STORY Colfax Corp. Now Trading On NYSE Fluid-handling supplier will trade under symbol CFX.  FULL STORY March Wholesale Revenues Up 1.6% from February Year over year, sales grow 12.6%.  FULL STORY More News...

Increase sales, lower costs and reduce liability. Learn More. SAP: Driving Operational Excellence and Profitable Growth Lawson Distribution: Do Your Growth Plans Need a Boost? Pferd Makes the Difference Critical Benchmarks for Distribution Success with Infor Click here to download this IBM Executive Information Kit

Commentary: A Little Context on the Fight for IDG The three bidders know the strengths and weaknesses in IDG. The winning bidder has to take the long-term approach to extracting value from this deal. More...

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