Avient to Sell Distribution Unit for $950M
The polymer materials maker also announced its completed $1.5 billion acquisition of DSM Protective Materials.
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August 2022
Here’s Where Distributors Rank on the 2022 Inc. 5000
Inc.’s annual list of America’s fastest-growing private companies is now available, and it includes plenty of distributor representation.
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Report: Could Earplug Suits Cost 3M $100B?
An expert says lawsuits filed by veterans who blame hearing issues on defective earplugs could bankrupt the company, but 3M calls the interpretation ‘flawed speculation,’ according to Bloomberg.
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GMS Names New Chief HR Officer
The company announced that Leigh Dobbs has been named chief human resources officer, effective Sept. 6.
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Lowe’s Reports 2Q Sales of $27.5B
The home improvement company also reported 2022 second-quarter earnings of $3 billion, in line with prior-year results.
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Data: The Factors that Attract, Retain or Repel Distribution Talent
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July U.S. Industrial Production Soars Past Expectations
Automotive powered much of the gain, which was a strong rebound after declines in June and May.
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MDM’s 2022 Top Distributors Feature is Now Live
Our long-awaited annual rundown of the top distributors across 17 industrial, construction and commercial products sectors is available to view and download.
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Inside Ludwig Meister’s Continuous Transformation
We chat with the CEO of Germany-based power transmission distributor Ludwig Meister, a family-run company that took an inside-out journey to transform its operations over the past decade.
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Allied Motion Appoints VP and CTO
The electromagnetic components manufacturer said Ken May has been named corporate vice president and chief technology officer.
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NAW Names New Innovation Officer
The association says it has hired ABB Optical Group and DHL executive Bart Tessel as chief innovation officer.
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Cincinnati Radiator and Ohio Heat Transfer Privately Acquired
CRI and OHT are both manufacturers of heavy-duty heat exchangers, radiators and related air, oil and hydraulic coolers.
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Home Depot 2Q Sales Top $43B
The home improvement company said its year-over-year second-quarter sales increased 6.5%, or $2.7 billion.
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Cardinal Health FY Revenue Reaches $181B
The Dublin, Ohio-based company also reported fiscal 2022 fourth-quarter revenue of $47.1 billion, an 11% annual increase.
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LDR Acquires Ohio Manufacturers
LDR Growth Partners says it has acquired Cincinnati Radiator Inc. and Ohio Heat Transfer Ltd.
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RS Group to Buy Mexico’s Largest Rockwell Distributor
Formerly known as Electrocomponents plc, London-based RS Group will add Monterrey, Mexico-based Risoul.
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Avnet Fiscal-Year Sales Top $24B
The Phoenix-based global technology solutions provider also reported fiscal 2022 4Q sales of $6.4 billion.
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Ace Hardware Opens Over 100 New Stores In 2022
The company recently celebrated the opening of its 105th new store in 2022 amid continued distribution network expansion.
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Milwaukee Tool Opens New Manufacturing Plant
The 95,000-square-foot facility will manufacture new, innovative hand tools, according to a news release from the company.
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9 Tips for Distributors Choosing and Implementing New Vending Programs
The industry understands the benefits that industrial vending presents, but what about picking a vendor for it? Here’s how to evaluate.
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