May 1, 2018

Vending Programs Prove the Best Defense is a Good Offense

Focusing on new customer acquisition means ignoring the most important customers: the ones you already have.

Increase in residential construction drives growth.

Distributor completes acquisition of RFHS from Greenbriar Equity Group.

Industrial distribution, off-highway markets drive growth.

Electrical products manufacturer begins trading on NYSE.

Greg Lewis appointed VP corporate finance; will become CFO this summer.

AIS was acquired from private equity firm High Road Capital Partners.

Acquisition expands the company's presence in the Southwest construction market.

The deal has several story lines that add to how the 2018 competitive landscape is shaping up.

PMI registers 57.3%; Prices Index hits highest level since April 2011.