City Maintenance Supply Acquires West Florida Supply
West Florida Supply is a distributor to retailers, education systems, food processors and municipalities, City Maintenance says.
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June 2023
Chemicals & Tool Suppliers Now Eligible for CHIPS Act Funds
The Biden Administration is now incentivizing the thousands of suppliers that provide the materials and tools used to produce semiconductors.
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BradyIFS Grows on East Coast, Acquires FPC Distribution
FPC Distribution, Inc. is a foodservice, dry goods and JanSan distributor serving Maryland and Virginia.
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SRS Distribution Acquires Washoe Building Supply in Nevada
The current owners will continue to lead the company’s ‘dedicated’ team under the Washoe banner, SRS says.
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Ace Hardware to Add Massive DC in Kansas City
The new facility is projected to be fully operational in 2025 and is expected to create 350 new jobs, the company said.
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Private Brand Strategies that Create Real Value for Customers
Steve Gettleman outlines three value pillars within distribution private branding programs and the keys to getting them right.
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April Cutting Tool Orders Fall 15.8% from March, Up 7.5% YoY
While U.S. cutting tool consumption fell after a spike, market indicators remain positive with growth expected, according to USCTI and AMT.
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Wire & Cable Distributor IEWC Joins AD Electrical Unit
AD’s resources will support IEWC’s efforts to expand while deepening its connections with other independent distributors.
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3M Settles PFAS Contamination Litigation for Up to $12.5B
3M will pay up to settle a lawsuit claiming the chemicals in the firefighting foam provided to them contaminated drinking water.
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DigiKey Adds 175K New SKUs
The company has expanded its portfolio by stocking 175K parts year-to-date, including nearly 40,000 newly introduced product SKUs.
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PTDA Adds 6 New Members
The Power Transmission Distributors Association welcomes two new distributors, three manufacturers and one associate to its membership.
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NetPlus: 88% of Distributor Members Expect ‘23 Sales Growth
The NetPlus Alliance Industry Outlook tracks business results and trends in the industrial and contractor supply markets.
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Overcoming Inertia: The Silent Growth Assassin for B2B Distributors
Benj Cohen suggests that, even if it seems like a risky play, distributors should go against the grain and utilize AI before the rest of the industry catches up.
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McFadyen, Nautical Partner to Provide Commerce Solutions
McFadyen Digital has formed a partnership with Nautical Commerce to enable customers with to launch a customizable marketplace.
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GMS’ February-April Sales Increase 1.2% YoY, Profit Dips
For its full fiscal 2023 year, the company reported net sales of more than $5.3 billion, a 15% increase over fiscal 2023.
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BlueLinx Expands Distribution Partnership with LP
BlueLinx’s expanded collaboration with Louisiana-Pacific Corp. will bring siding and prefinished solutions to the Southeast Region.
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MSC to Eliminate Dual-Class Structure
The company made the decision based on the recommendation of a special committee composed entirely of independent directors.
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Applied Industrial Technologies Rings NYSE Closing Bell
The ceremony was part of the company’s 100-year anniversary, which is being celebrated throughout 2023.
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F.W. Webb Acquires 2 Plumbing Distributors in Philadelphia
Pennsylvania-based plumbing distributors Rising Sun Plumbing Supply and Steinberg Plumbing Supply will operate under the F.W. Webb umbrella.
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MDM Podcast: Scott Schuenke on Sonepar’s Growth & Strategic Development
Scott Schuenke discusses Sonepar North America’s growth, evolution and innovation during his 16 years with the company, which culminate with his retirement this month as VP of Strategic Development.
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