VWR International Acquires Peqlab Biotechnologie
Acquired business is located in Germany.
February 3, 2014
Genuine Parts Company Announces 3 Acquisitions
Acquisitions expand industrial, electrical/electronic and office products offerings.
Residential Construction Spending Grows 18% in 2013
December 2013 construction spending was up 5.3% from December 2012.
Latest Economic Growth Numbers Should Spur Optimism
Businesses should view increases in certain components of GDP as a green light to pursue growth opportunities.
Manufacturing Expands in January
Purchasing Managers Index registers at 51.3%, down 5.2 percentage points from December.
Sysco Sales Up 4.1% in Second Quarter
Year-to-date sales increased 4.9 percent.
GOJO Industries Acquires Laboratoires Prodene Klint
Acquired business is based in France.
The Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group Expands in Brazil
Van Leeuwen acquires Tubexpress, a pipe and tube distributor focused on the oil and gas industry.
Atlas Copco Acquires Geawelltech
Geawelltech to become part of surface and exploration drilling division.
Medline Acquires Professional Hospital Supply
PHS will continue to operate as a Medline subsidiary.
National Oilwell Varco Sales Increase 13.6% in 2013
Company's sales up 8.6% in fourth quarter.
Tech Air Acquires Endweld Supply
Acquisition expands Tech Air's geographic reach.
Sandvik Sales Decrease 7% in 2013
Profit dropped significantly for quarter, full year.
Praxair Takes Full Ownership of Joint Venture Praxair Distribution Mid-Atlantic
PDMA had sales of $225 million in 2013.
Distributor’s Approach to Video: Product Training, Employee Communication & Zombies?
Fluid power distributor Livingston & Haven prioritizes video as a marketing and communications tool.
