Construction Input Prices Continue to Rise
Construction prices rose 2.3% in May compared to the previous month, and construction input prices are up 21.4% from a year ago.
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2022
5 Questions to Ask Potential ERP Vendors
Any ERP partner will explain basic implementation processes and answer simple questions, but a real partner is aware of challenges and can advise on solutions and pivot when the proposed solution needs adjustment.
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ISN Promotes Peterson to President
Integrated Supply Network announced the promotion of Pete Peterson to president June 8; he joined ISN in 2020 as chief commercial officer.
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Ferguson Fiscal 3Q Sales Up 23.1 %
The company reported gross margin of 30.3% and an operating profit of $712 million, which was a 36.9% increase over 2021’s fiscal 3Q.
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How to Handle Distribution Sales Transformation
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April Orders in Manufacturing Technology Exceed Expectations
April 2022 orders of manufacturing technology totaled $513.4 million, the second month in a row surpassing half a billion dollars.
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Clarion Safety Systems Acquires Machine Safety Specialists
The manufacturer of safety labels, signs, tags and risk reduction services acquired the machine safety consulting and compliance practice.
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Wesco EVP Dosch to Retire in August
WESCO International announced the upcoming retirement of Ted Dosch, executive vice president, strategy and chief transformation officer.
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Distributors Shed COVID but Prepare for Other Potential Crises in 2022-23
Last year’s momentum carried over into a strong first half of 2022 for many distributors. But a mishmash of headwinds and tailwinds reveal uncertainties for the rest of the year and into 2023, economist Brian Lewandowski and MDM’s Tom Gale discuss in a new webcast.
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US LBM Hires New Human Resources Leader
Radtke succeeds Wendy Whiteash, who has moved into the role of executive vice president of integration & strategic priorities, US LBM said.
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Jon-Don Adds Mobile Disaster Response Unit
The unit will be equipped with air movers, dehumidifiers, poly sheeting, safety gear, antimicrobials and other critical products.
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Vallen Distribution Joins AD
The distributor of indirect industrial, metalworking, and safety supplies says it has joined independent distributor organization AD.
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How to Use Incentives to Increase Bottom-Line Sales
Nichole Gunn discusses how incentive programs make discounts and marketing more cost-effective for distributors and manufacturers, boost salespeople’s performance and build excitement around your products.
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Digi-Key Appoints New Hire as VP
Mike Slater previously served as a general manager at Arrow Electronics and has more than 25 years of sales and management experience.
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Kennametal Names Watson New CFO
Patrick S. Watson, current VP of finance and corporate controller, will take over as vice president and chief financial officer.
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Robust Earnings, Labor Commentary and NAHAD Lead Busy May
Despite impressive first-quarter sales and profit numbers for major distributors, stakeholders may still notice a hint of caution in the air as the calendar turns to summer. Download MDM’s May 2022 Premium Monthly issue to read more.
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Solve Industrial Motion Group Acquires MasterDrive
It’s the third acquisition Solve has made in the past year, including recent additions of Bearings Limited and SST Bearing Corporation.
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Protective Industrial Products Acquires Industrial Starter
PIP said the deal expands its operations in southern and eastern Europe by adding more than 215,000 square feet of warehouse space.
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Bailey International Acquires Hydrolico
The pneumatic manufacturing company is expected to strengthen Bailey’s North American infrastructure and help support customers globally.
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Census Data Shows Wholesale Trade’s 1Q Rise
U.S. manufacturing corporations’ seasonally adjusted after-tax profits in the first quarter of 2022 totaled $261.9 billion.
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