November 7, 2006

Motion Industries, Birmingham, AL, distributor of industrial MRO replacement parts, opened two new branches one in Bellingham, WA, and the other in Marietta, OH. “These two branches reflect our ongoing commitment to meet the needs of our customers in these respective areas,” said President and CEO Bill Stevens. Motion had sales of $2.8 billion in 2005. It […]

Industrial Distribution Group, Inc., Atlanta, GA, reported a 2.8% sales increase in the third quarter 2006 to $139 million. On a per day basis, revenue increased 4.4% over the prior-year quarter.Profit was up to $1.8 million from $1.2 million in the prior-year period.The 2005 quarter results include the company’s former Cardinal Machinery business unit, which

HD Supply Waterworks, a division of HD Supply, has acquired Heartland Waterworks Supply in Kansas City, KS.  Heartland Waterworks Supply was founded 12 years ago and provides underground pipe, valves, meters, fittings, castings and accessories.  With one location on seven acres in Kansas City, MO, Heartland Waterworks employs 21 associates.  HD Supply Waterworks is a

Baldor Electric Company, Fort Smith, AR, has agreed to acquire the Reliance Electric Company and affiliated companies of Rockwell Automation Inc., Milwaukee, WI, for $1.8 billion in cash and stock.The Power Systems business, which markets its products under the Reliance Electric and Dodge brand names, complements Baldor’s business in industrial electric motors, drives and generators.The