SKF Acquires Analytics Firm
SKF’s addition of Rubico Consulting will be “integrated into SKF’s offer around the rotating shaft, as well as powering new technology areas such as bearings with fiber-optic sensors,” the company said
August 2021
Atlas Copco Acquires German Company
The addition of NATEV, which specialized in positioning technology, will bolster Atlas Copco’s industrial technique business area.
Envoy Solutions Acquires Daycon
Envoy Solutions, formerly known as NW Synergy (NWS), has added to its portfolio of JanSan distributors.
Rexel Canada Signs Up with ETIM North America
As a new member, Rexel Canada can now fully participate in the various ETIM NA Product Expert Groups of its choosing.
H.B. Fuller Tacks On 11% Surcharge on Shipments
H.B. Fuller is implementing the 11% surcharge this week to offset increases in labor, freight and supplies.
Core & Main Completes Deal to Buy L & M Bag & Supply Co.
Core & Main’s L&M Bag & Supply deal was the company's 14th acquisition since becoming an independent entity in 2017.
SRS Agrees to Acquire Hawaiian Distributor
The Texas company will bolster its roster by adding Aloha Roofing Supply in Kauai.
Economic Green Shoots Continue to Sprout as Pandemic Rages On
A surge in COVID-19 cases means the pandemic is far from over, but the latest round of economic reports is further proof that the recovery also shows no sign of slowing.
Timken Shines in Fast-Growing Solar Energy Sector
Timken’s solar energy revenue is expected to grow at a double-digit rate over the next three-to-five years.
84 Lumber Makes the 2021 Inc. 5000 List
According to Ink's rankings, 84 Lumber is one of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies.
SRS Acquires New York Distributor Weatherpanel
The deal is SRS’s 100th acquisition since the building material distributor’s founding in 2008.
3 Ways to Get the Most Out of Revenue Growth Management
When correctly leveraged, the theory of revenue growth management has proven time and time again that it can provide sustainable revenue and profit growth.
Ace Hardware on Track to Open 170 Stores
Ace Hardware has opened 110 new stores in 2021 with plans to open at last 60 more by the end of the year.
Census Bureau Releases Two Advance Economic Indicators for July
The U.S. Census Bureau has released advance indicators showing that the international trade deficit declined while wholesale inventories increased in July.
Jon-Don Acquires Dynamic Diamond Tooling
The JanSan distributor added to its portfolio the Orlando, Florida-based supplier of equipment, tooling, and chemicals for concrete surface prep and polishing.
Real U.S. GDP Up 6.6% in 2Q According to ‘Second’ Estimate
Current dollar GDP increased 13.2% at an annual rate, or $693.2 billion, in the second quarter to a level of $22.7 trillion.
4 Signs It Might Be Time to Make a Sales Comp Change
If a compensation program change decreases a field sales force’s incremental energy investment, it is hard to see how making a change makes commercial sense. However, there are some situations, such as the four outlined here, where a positive ROI may accrue from going through the redesign process.
Ace Hardware Announces Large Distribution Center in Central California
Ace's new retail support center will occupy more than 1-million-square feet and bring more than 400 jobs to the area.
Avnet Names Ernest Maddock to Board of Directors
The former Micron Technology CFO will serve on the Avnet board’s audit and finance committees.
Advance Report: New Orders for Durable Goods Down 0.1% in July
The decrease, down following two consecutive monthly increases, followed a 0.8% June increase.
