Newest greenfield gives building materials distributor US LBM stronger product offering and reach in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
US LBM Opens Roofing and Siding Location in Philadelphia Read More »
COVID-19 product sales and acquisitions boosted Bunzl’s revenue in 2020, but a slowdown in pandemic-related sales will stunt growth in 2021.
Bunzl Announces Preliminary 2020 Sales, Completion of Acquisitions Read More »
Canadian building products distributor acquires Rockford, Illinois-based distributor River City Millwork Inc.
HDI Makes Third Acquisition of 2020 Read More »
The U.S. Census Bureau reported that the combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments and inventories for October increased 2.2% from the same month last year.
Manufacturing and Trade Shipments Up in October Read More »
Here are the Top 10 (plus one) digital commerce enhancements you can make to successfully navigate the post-COVID-19 environment.
How to Make E-Commerce Part of Your Post-Pandemic Plan Read More »
The acquisition creates a single company offering maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) and supply chain services to Europe, North America and the global marketplace.
Electrocomponents Acquires Synovos Read More »
According to the Industrial Production and Capacity Utilization Report, manufacturing output increased 0.8% during the month; year-to-date industrial production has improved but is still 5% below its pre-pandemic level.
Industrial Production Up 0.4% in November Read More »
Chuck Noll and Michelle Kelly receive promotions as part of Turtle & Hughes reorganizing its corporate and distribution operations departments.
Turtle & Hughes Promotes Two Operations Executives Read More »
Eaton says this investment will expand its “range of low-voltage electrical components sold in Asia Pacific.”
Eaton to Acquire a 50% Stake in HuanYu High Tech Read More »
TriMas’ latest addition, Affaba & Ferrari, is expected to report €32 million (US$38.9 million) in revenue for fiscal year 2020.
TriMas Closes on Affaba & Ferrari Acquisition Read More »
Andy King is set to step down from his role at Arrow after 34 years with the electronics distributor; David West will replace him as president of Arrow’s global components division.
Arrow Announces Executive Change at Global Components Division Read More »
But new orders placed in October marked a 3.7% increase from the previous month, according to the most recent U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders report.
Manufacturing Technology Orders Down 1.9% in October Read More »
Newly appointed EVP Jennifer L. Honeycutt will be responsible for a handful of Danaher’s business divisions.
Danaher Announces Executive Appointment Read More »
Carlisle has named David W. Smith to the newly created role of vice president, sustainability; he will drive the companywide environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy.
Carlisle Cos. Appoints Exec to New Sustainability Role Read More »
3M reports that sales increased 9% in the Americas and 10% in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) last month as the company continued its post-pandemic momentum.
3M’s November Sales Grow 8% Read More »
Marc Strandquist, the recently appointed president and CEO of Optimas OE Solutions LLC, has been in the fasteners industry his entire professional career. He spoke with MDM about his path, his new company and his outlook for the industry.
Recommended Reading: MDM’s Conversation with a ‘Fastener Rat’ Read More »
MDM has compiled some recent economic outlooks for 2021, most of which are promising, but we’d love to know what you expect for your distribution business and the industry as a whole next year.
Next Year Will Surely (Hopefully?) Be Better Than 2020 Read More »
Electrical distributor Crescent Electric Supply names Seth Erickson to key C-suite position where he will oversee a number of strategic initiatives.
Crescent Electric Supply Appoints Chief Transformation Officer Read More »
Latest deal means Hardwoods Distribution Inc. has added more than $150 million in annualized sales to its top line in last two years.
HDI Acquires Aura Hardwoods Read More »
National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors named Dan Schuberth as chief business development officer and William Inman as chief public affairs officer for communications and advocacy.
NAW Announces Senior Leadership Additions Read More »
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