The Power of Strategic Pricing in Industrial Distribution
Pete Eppele advises on how to re-consider cost-plus pricing models, examine customer-specific pricing and reduce over-discounting.
April 10, 2023
Meritus Gas Partners Acquires OXARC in Spokane
OXARC is Meritus's second acquisition of 2023 after the distributor holding company made three additions to its portfolio in 2022.
Former Zoro Head Weadick is Now FleetPride’s CEO
Prior to Zoro, Weadick served as VP of Supply Chain and Marketing for Grainger Europe, where he was responsible for leading both teams.
Ongoing Challenges and Promising Trends in the Distribution Industry
The distribution industry faces unique challenges, but businesses are approaching them with innovative strategies applied through the modern business management technology.
Metalworking Machinery Orders Post 3rd-Best Recorded February
Year-to-date orders for 2023 totaled $819.6 million, 10.7% below the first two months of 2022, according to a new report.
Palmer-Donavin Acquires Diamond Hill Plywood
Palmer-Donavin, which primarily serves the Midwest region, is expanding into the southeastern U.S. with its acquisition of Diamond Hill.
U.S. Warehousing Jobs Fall to Lowest Mark in 15 Months
According to the Labor Department's preliminary jobs report, 11,800 warehouse and storage jobs were lost between February and March.
Foundation Building Materials Acquires Marjam Supply
The acquisition adds 32 locations to FBM's footprint.
BlackHawk Industrial Acquires Stock’d Supply
The acquisition is BlackHawk's 16th since it was privately acquired in September 2018.
In Memoriam: Swift Electrical Supply’s Edward Bradow
Swift Electrical Supply shared that inside sales representative Edward “Eddie” Bradow passed away on April 7.
