By
Jenel
Stelton-Holtmeier
Distributors that serve the auto industry and related sectors say that the bankruptcy of the first of the Big Three automakers
will have a broad impact. This article looks at what some distributors say could occur.
Former Anixter CEO Bob Grubbs speaks with MDM about his new role working with private equity firm Irving Place Capital.
The latest semiannual forecast issued by the Business Survey Committee of the Institute for Supply Management.
Kennametal Acquires Romicron ... DXP Sales Fall in 1Q ... BlueLinx Sales Decrease 43% ... Airgas Sales Down 9% ... Interline
Brands Sales Fall ... United Stationers Reports Sales Decrease ... Lawson Products Decline ... Watsco Revenues Decrease ...
Barnes
The March Inflation Index, which measures a cross-section of industrial supplies, was up 0.01% from the previous month, and
up 6.34% from March 2008.
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By
Thomas P.
Gale
Distributors are adapting to new conditions.
By
Lindsay
Young
MDM recently spoke with experts on the topic of institutional knowledge retention, and the importance of putting into place
a framework for making knowledge transfer part of the company culture. This article looks at the key elements to keep in mind.
By
Lindsay
Young
Motion Industries has purchased another industrial supplies distributor, once again broadening its reach in the sector. The
acquired company's leadership talks about how they came to the decision to sell their business.
