January 18, 2023

Inflation, Freight, Output & Demand: Where Things Stand to Begin 2023

Economic Trends, Featured Premium / Mike Hockett

Ahead of MDM’s Economic Outlook webcast, Mike Hockett gave a snapshot of a handful of key indicators showing current trajectories.

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4Q M&A: Dealmaking Activity Thrives Ahead of MDM’s Virtual Summit

Leave a Comment / Featured Blog, Mergers & Acquisitions, Operations / Mike Hockett

Get a recap of last year’s deals and read insights into what 2023 may hold regarding the pace of dealmaking activity.

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Blue Ribbon Fastener Opens Colorado Warehouse

Leave a Comment / Operations / Mark Powell

The new facility in the town of Dacono is the company’s second location outside of its warehouse in Skokie, Illinois.

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Thompson Pump Adds Kirby-Smith as Authorized Distributor

Leave a Comment / Building Materials/Construction, Mergers & Acquisitions, News, Plumbing Products & PVF Distribution / Brad Star

Kirby-Smith will sell, service and rent Thompson Pump products in Oklahoma and Texas as part of the deal.

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Palmer-Donavin Adds Business Development, Distribution Leaders

Leave a Comment / Operations, Staffing Changes / MDM Staff

Caleb Grothaus is the new Director of Business Development, and Dave Wall has been promoted to Regional Director of Distribution.

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Johnson Controls Acquires Norwegian Heat Pumps Maker

Leave a Comment / HVACR, Mergers & Acquisitions, News / Brad Star

Based in Lysaker, Norway, Hybrid Energy AS is a provider of high-temperature energy management solutions.

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GME Supply Acquires Farwest Line Specialties in CA

Leave a Comment / Mergers & Acquisitions, Operations / Mark Powell

This acquisition supports GME’s strategy to expand throughout North America, according to a news release announcing the deal.

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Turtle & Hughes Names New Leader for Electrical Distribution Unit

Leave a Comment / Operations, Staffing Changes / Mark Powell

Eaton Corp. veteran Michael Vitiello has joined Turtle & Hughes as VP & National Sales Manager of its Electrical Distribution division.

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Fastenal Publishes Inaugural ESG Report

Leave a Comment / Fasteners, Operations, Top Distributor Sectors / Mark Powell

The report includes information on the Winona, Minnesota-based distributor’s continued efforts to improve workplace safety ratings.

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