COVID-19’s Impact on Distribution Is Here to Stay
The pandemic caused real change. Now we have the opportunity to push digital transformation further and faster into the distribution industry. That’s a long-term win, says proton.ai's Benj Cohen.
March 17, 2021
Würth Industry North America Acquires ORR Safety
Würth and subsidiary Northern Safety & Industrial to add a $125 million safety distributor to their portfolio.
Residential Building Permits Up 17% in February
But housing starts down compared to year-ago period and the previous month, according to the latest residential construction report from the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Winsupply Opens Winsupply of East Tennessee
The distributor, which serves HVAC and plumbing contractors throughout East Tennessee, is led by Logan Hale, president of the new location.
Manufacturing and Trade Shipments Up in January
The U.S. Census Bureau reported that the combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments and inventories for January increased 7.1% from the same month last year.
