November M&A Roundup: Consolidation Escalates Amid COVID-19 Surge
Not only has activity rebounded despite the rise in coronavirus cases and corresponding lockdowns, but also multibillion-dollar deals are happening more frequently. Here’s our M&A recap from a very busy month.
BMC to Acquire Maryland-Based Building Materials Distributor
Independent company, which serves Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C., will become part of building materials giant — the soon-to-be merged BMC and Builders FirstSource.
Census Bureau Releases Two Advance Economic Indicators for October
The U.S. Census Bureau has released advance indicators showing that the international trade deficit and wholesale inventories moved in opposite directions in October.
Advance Report: New Orders for Durable Goods Up 1.3% in October
Increase of manufactured durable goods is the sixth in a row following growth in May, June, July, August and September — all of which had been preceded by two decreases during the height of the coronavirus crisis.
PPG to Acquire Coatings Manufacturer Ennis-Flint
Paints, coatings and specialty materials supplier PPG (NYSE: PPG), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Monday announced that it has agreed to acquire Ennis-Flint, a Greensboro, North Carolina-based manufacturer of coatings, for $1.2 billion.
Real U.S. GDP Up 33.1% in 3Q According to ‘Second’ Estimate
The increase in real GDP reflected increases in PCE, private inventory investment, exports, nonresidential fixed investment, and residential fixed investment that were partly offset by decreases in federal government spending.
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Introducing the latest class of MDM Future Leader Award winners — 10 talented and digitally focused leaders under age 40 who are enhancing the market at every turn.
Motivated, Talented and Full of Industry-Changing Ideas: Meet the Next Class of MDM Future Leaders
Chosen from dozens of talented nominees over a month-long online nomination process, the latest MDM Future Leader Award winners represent the cream of the crop among the field of under-40 distribution talent.
Commentary: The Future of Distribution Looks Bright
The latest group of MDM Future Leader Award winners are setting the stage for the next generation of distribution with their focus on technology-based initiatives.
The Bossard Group Invests in Welding Business
Swiss fastener distributor The Bossard Group has invested a 40% stake in the startup company MultiMaterial-Welding AG, Stansstad, Switzerland.
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