Ferguson Ventures Invests in HOMEE
HOMEE provides a real-time, GPS-based mobile platform that links homeowners and property managers with heating and air conditioning, plumbing, electrical and general handyman services.
August 2019
HARDI Distributors Report 14.9% Revenue Increase in July
Annualized growth through July was 8.7%.
NetPlus Alliance Embraces Change in Distribution
Buying group provides resources for members to support digital transformation, improve competitive position.
Regal Beloit to Close Indiana Plant
Workers at the manufacturing operation have been on strike since June 30.
Johnson Controls Partners with Foxconn Industrial Internet
Automation and controls manufacturer will become preferred provider for industrial AI and smart manufacturing tech company.
Curbell Plastics Acquires Texas-Based Nationwide Plastics
Nationwide Plastics will operate as a division of Curbell for the immediate future.
Kaman Completes Sale of Distribution Segment to Littlejohn
Following the completion of the transaction, Kaman Distribution will continue to service customers under its three platforms; Automation, Fluid Power and Industrial Technologies.
New MDM Podcast: Better Sales Means Better Training
How a combination of conventional and micro-sales training methods helped one distributor build a culture of prospecting and new account growth.
Chicago Fed National Index Falls to -0.36 in July
The CFNAI Diffusion Index decreased to 0.19 during the month.
Commentary: Market Leading Strategies for 2020
This is the 10th year we have ranked the top distributors, and this year includes more than 150 companies across 15 product categories.
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Johnstone Supply Focuses on Efficiency
Contractors can take an online training course offered by Johnstone or participate in training labs at several dozen locations across the country. Its all part of the companys plan to empower its partners, both internally and externally.
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Amazon Will Invest $15B in Third-Party Sellers
Company announces 150 tools and services launched in 2019.
MSC: The Hub of a Community
Through its Better MRO and MRO Go initiatives, MSC is working to be a consistent source of materials as well as innovation and cost-saving solutions for its customers building a growing sense of loyalty from a changing workforce in the process.
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Global Industrial: Full Speed Ahead
Committed to leveraging the experience and industry knowledge of its employee base, this industrial distributor continues to grow customer loyalty through ongoing investments in its private label products, accelerated category expansions and more.
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Graybar Taps Spirit of Innovation in Digital Transformation
CEO Kathy Mazzarella draws on the distributors distinguished track record of being at the forefront of change and technological advancement to promote employee-led innovation efforts that are creating new pathways to strengthen customer connections and business growth.
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Vallen Distribution Produces Customer Savings with Integrated Solutions
The indirect industrial supply distributor aims to be a one-stop shop with fully integrated procurement and material management programs.
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Digital Disrupters Create Shifts in 2019 Top Industrial Distributors List
Distinct niches served by strong value propositions developed over decades have created a lot of value and revenue that digital cant displace.
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Commentary: Market Leading Strategies for 2020
This is the 10th year we have ranked the top distributors, and this year includes more than 150 companies across 15 product categories. While it’s easy to focus on the explosive growth of Amazon Business, MDM's Tom Gale believes the more important trend beyond the continued expansion strategies — by product, territory and customer segments, largely through digital platforms — is how market leaders are strategically translating digital disruption into digital transformation.
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