Industrial Supply Company Adds Pair of Regional Sales Leaders
The Salt Lake City-based company has promoted two of its former sales representatives.
August 2022
Reshoring: A Potential $15B Windfall for Industrial Distributors
A new report calculates that U.S.-based industrial distributors could stand to benefit considerably over the next decade from increased MRO demand driven by the domestication of manufacturing production and foreign investment.
Brighton-Best Donating Safety Gear to Crossing Guards During 2022-2023 School Year
BBI is providing free safety gear to crossing guards across America this school year.
Industrial Metal Supply Acquires Campbell Metal Supply in San Jose
Los Angeles-based IMS has expanded into northern California.
Metabo to Merge HPT and Power Tool Brands
Both brands will operate their headquarters, factory service center and distribution functions from Braselton, GA.
Core & Main to Acquire Trumbull Industries’ Waterworks Unit
Core & Main is No. 10 on MDM's 2022 Top Industrial Distributors list.
Report Finds Distribution Leadership Must Adapt to New Demands
UnleashWD is unveiling a series of free new reports on the future of distribution, with the first one focusing on leadership. Get the details here.
Why eCommerce Integration is Critical to Driving Profitability
Critical to improving the customer experience, eCommerce integration is especially important given the current market reality of stockouts and labor shortages.
BPS Supply Group Acquires Producers Supply Company in PA
BPS Supply Group has acquired fellow pipe distributor Producers Supply Company.
Judge: 3M Can’t Block Earplug Lawsuits with Bankruptcy
The lawsuits accuse 3M and a subsidiary of selling faulty combat earplugs that damaged the hearing of veterans who used them.
Cumulus Companies Chairman & IBT Leader Passes as 73
Steve Cloud was a lifelong IBT Industrial Solutions employee and is succeeded in the chairman role by his son Jeff.
An Examination of Distributors’ ERP Challenges, Concerns
Mike Hockett recaps some of the interesting findings from a new report on what distributors need and expect from ERP vendors, which showed providers must perform well or risk those customers looking elsewhere.
Harrington Industrial Plastics Acquires Crist Group in Northern CA
Crist is a specialty fabricator of critical fluid process components and assemblies with a focus on the semiconductor end market.
Holston Gases Acquires Alpine Gas in Georgia
Alpine’s single location will be consolidated into Holston’s facility in Carrolton.
NAW Adds New Chief Strategy Officer
Dianna Steinbach joins the association with extensive experience managing international associations as well as for-profit industry and event entities.
MDM’s Fall 2022 Industry Events Preview
With only a month until our SHIFT conference in late September, here's a rundown of the in-person industry events on our radar this fall. Which ones are you attending?
WINA Attributes Strong 2022 Growth to its Divisional Structure
Würth Industry North America is No. 17 on MDM’s 2022 Top Industrial Distributors list, No. 7 for MRO, No. 4 for fasteners and on our unranked safety list.
Optimas Solutions Re-Opens Quality Lab in Indiana
Distributor and manufacturer Optimas is No. 29 on MDM’s 2022 Top Industrial Distributor list and No. 8 ranked fastener distributor.
Galco Becomes IMO Automation’s Global eCommerce Premier Partner
It makes Galco the first and only global supplier of IMO products online, which include mini circuit breakers, AC drives, PLCs, HMIs and more.
NSI Industries Appoints First Electrical Division President
The new position created to support the company’s growth in the electrical market.
