Anixter International Sets Date for Special Meeting for Proposed Merger Agreement
Anixter stockholders will consider and vote on a proposal to adopt the previously announced agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice.
2019
The E-Commerce Challenge for Small Distributors
Seven factors to consider when looking for a digital transformation partner.
PTDA Names New Member Companies
New members include six distributors, seven manufacturers and one associate member.
MSC Industrial Supply CFO to Resign
Greg Clark, the company's vice president of finance and corporate controller, will assume the position of interim CFO following Rustom Jilla's departure.
Tips for Distributors to Strengthen Existing Customer Sales
Unique advice, a clear vision and measurable ROI are all ways to improve customer relationships and help sell more to clients who have already bought into your business.
FedEx Fiscal Second Quarter Earnings Down 2.8%
Operating results declined due to weak global economic conditions, increased FedEx Ground costs from expanded service offerings, the loss of business from a large customer, a continuing mix shift to lower-yielding services and a more competitive pricing environment.
ABB Announces Changes to Executive Committee
Claudio Facchin, Frank Duggan and Chunyuan Gu will step down from the executive committee of ABB as part of the organizational transformation announced on December 17, 2018.
3 Steps to Take When Your ERP Implementation Goes Wrong
Clear communication around deliverables and expectations can salvage even the most frustrating ERP implementations for distributors.
Episerver to Acquire Insite Software
The deal continues Episervers momentum heading into 2020 after the companys November 2019 acquisition of content personalization and analytics company Idio.
Kaman Distribution Names Vice President, Investor Relations & Business Development
James Coogan has been vice president, investor relations for Kaman Corporation since 2017.
Curbell Plastics Promotes Four Sales Veterans as Business Managers
The managers will lead Curbells Houston, Tampa, Atlanta and Pittsburgh branches.
AHB Tooling & Machine Inc Acquires Tool-Craft Supply
Tool-Craft Industries will continue to operate as an independent entity under the leadership of Chet Wilson, its president.
3 Roadblocks Slowing Your E-Commerce Sales and How to Overcome Them
A long-term mindset, key technology investments and a supportive culture can help distributors grow your online marketplace.
Ohio Transmission Corporation Acquires Keller Electrical
Acquisition of provider of industrial electrical services and equipment expands OTCs footprint in the Southwest.
HARDI Distributes 2019 Awards for Advocacy, Benchmarking and Talent Pillars
Recipients were chosen based on engagement with the HARDI organization in the respective areas and were presented the awards on stage during a general session at the 2019 HARDI Annual Conference.
Jason Industries Sells Metalex Business to UPG
The acquisition significantly enhances UPGs portfolio with a suite of new products and Morton's two facilities in Illinois and Mexico.
Lane Industrial Supply Acquires Compressed Air Technologies
Compressed Air was assisted in the sale by Generational Equity, a mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately held businesses.
ITT Names Non-Executive Board Chairman
Richard P. Lavin will succeed current board chairman, Frank T. MacInnis, effective upon MacInnis retirement.
Sonepar USA Names New Digital Leadership
Ryan Sasscer was most recently at OneSource as the director of marketing and digital business.
5 Employee Recruitment Tips for Distributors
Heres what all distributors can do now to prepare for a potentially challenging year ahead for talent recruitment.
