May 2012 - Modern Distribution Management

May 2012

Turtle & Hughes Acquires Mag-Trol Long Beach

The acquisition of Mag-Trol extends Turtle & Hughes’ reach to the West Coast.

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Forecast: Manufacturing to Outpace Overall Economy as Recovery Continues

MAPI Chief Economist: ‘Consumers and businesses were more confident about their economic prospects.’

Forecast: Manufacturing to Outpace Overall Economy as Recovery Continues Read More »

GDP Increases at Annual Rate of 1.9% in First Quarter: Second Estimate

GDP Increases at Annual Rate of 1.9% in First Quarter: Second Estimate Read More »

HVACR Average Distributor Sales Up 8.3% in April

For the first time since 2006, all three HARDI sectors reported expansion.

HVACR Average Distributor Sales Up 8.3% in April Read More »

Wesco Aircraft Holdings Agrees to Buy Interfast

Acquisition expected to accelerate Wesco Aircraft’s growth in North America and Asia.

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Shale-Inland Holdings Announces Executive Appointments

The appointments are the first since Shale-Inland Holdings was formed to facilitate the purchase of HD Supply’s Industrial PVF business.

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Wurth Adams Opens New Colorado Location

New branch and distribution center in Aurora, CO, expands Wurth’s reach in the region.

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American Tire Distributors Acquires Consolidated Tire & Oil

Consolidated Tire & Oil operates three distribution centers in Louisiana.

American Tire Distributors Acquires Consolidated Tire & Oil Read More »

RBC Bearings Sales Climb 25.2% in Fourth Quarter

Profit for the manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings increased 56.6 percent.

RBC Bearings Sales Climb 25.2% in Fourth Quarter Read More »

Performance Food Group Agrees to Buy Institution Food House

The acquisition strengthens Performance Food Group’s presence in the Southeast.

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Tip: Avoid ‘All-or-Nothing’ Thinking in Strategic Planning

Grover: An imperfect plan, well executed, is better than a perfect plan that is never completed.

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Wolseley Sales Increase 4.7% in Third Quarter

Like-for-like sales in the U.S. climbed 9.4 percent with growth in most key businesses.

Wolseley Sales Increase 4.7% in Third Quarter Read More »

Interline Brands Agrees to Be Acquired by Two Private Equity Firms for $1.1B

Interline (NYSE: IBI) can solicit other offers through June 28.

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Announcing a New MDM Podcast: Distributor Marketing Matters

In the first episode, Jonathan Bein of Real Results Marketing focuses on finding a balance between your marketing channels.

Announcing a New MDM Podcast: Distributor Marketing Matters Read More »

Russel Metals Agrees to Buy Alberta Industrial Metals

Russel Metals will pay $30 million to acquire the metals distribution and processing center.

Russel Metals Agrees to Buy Alberta Industrial Metals Read More »

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