May 2013 - Modern Distribution Management

May 2013

Stellar Industrial Supply Agrees to Acquire BC Tool & Carbide

The purchase improves Stellars presence in MRO, safety, metalworking and abrasives.

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Jan-San Industry: Government Plan May Hurt Distributors

ISSA calls for cost-analysis of proposal to reduce number of government jan-san vendors to 15.

Jan-San Industry: Government Plan May Hurt Distributors Read More »

ABC Supply Expands in Flint, MI

Building products distributor acquires assets of JB Supply Company.

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Alfa Laval Acquires Niche Heat Transfer Products Manufacturer

Products are used in oil and gas processing, power, food & beverage and pharmaceutical markets.

Alfa Laval Acquires Niche Heat Transfer Products Manufacturer Read More »

Grainger Lays Plans to Add 300 New IT, E-Commerce Hires

Grainger Lays Plans to Add 300 New IT, E-Commerce Hires Read More »

Kaman Agrees to Acquire Northwest Hose & Fittings

Northwest serves the metals, agricultural, industrial machinery and equipment industries.

Kaman Agrees to Acquire Northwest Hose & Fittings Read More »

Sales for United Natural Foods Up 12.8% in 3Q

For the first nine months ended April 27, 2012, sales increased 13.6 percent.

Sales for United Natural Foods Up 12.8% in 3Q Read More »

Canadian Industrial Product Price Index Down 0.8% in April

The decline, the first since November 2012, was led by lower prices for petroleum and coal products.

Canadian Industrial Product Price Index Down 0.8% in April Read More »

Praxair Acquires Dominion Technology Gases

The acquisition of Dominion expands Praxair’s ability to serve the global offshore oil and gas markets.

Praxair Acquires Dominion Technology Gases Read More »

April Construction Employment Up in 170 of 339 Metro Areas

April Construction Employment Up in 170 of 339 Metro Areas Read More »

RBC Bearings Sales Up 1.4% in Fiscal Year 2013

The bearings manufacturer will restructure its manufacturing facilities and reduce workforce in Texas.

RBC Bearings Sales Up 1.4% in Fiscal Year 2013 Read More »

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