Core & Main Opens SoCal Geosynthetics Facility
Core & Main says the new location allows the company better serve geosynthetics customers in the West.
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August 2023
UNFI Breaks Ground on Massive, Tech-Filled Florida DC
The new DC will incorporate the latest in leading warehouse technology to increase efficiency in selecting, packing and loading processes.
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Ravago Acquires Most of Plastic Resin Distributor M. Holland
The founding Holland family will retain a significant stake in M. Holland, though no other financial terms of the transaction were disclosed.
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Metalformers Expect Economic Uptick Despite Lower Shipments
Association data shows metalformers anticipate a modest improvement in incoming orders, while shipping levels declined further in August.
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Lowe’s Beats 2Q Profit Expectations, Misses on Sales
Lowe’s reported net earnings of $2.7 billion and diluted EPS of $4.56 for the second quarter, compared to diluted EPS of $4.67 in 2Q 2022.
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How Distributors Can Drive Value Amid New Business Models
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DuPont to Sell 80% of Delrin Unit to Private Equity for $1.8B
The results of operations of the Delrin business will continue to be presented as discontinued operations in DuPont’s financials.
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OmniCable’s Expansion Continues with Fort Worth Supercenter
The company’s supercenters include vast amounts of aluminum, cord and commercial products, in addition to traditional industrial inventory.
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Emerson Expands Automation Portfolio with 2 Acquisitions
Over two days, the company says it has acquired Germany-based Flexim and Switzerland-based Afag.
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5 Things to Consider When Choosing Key Supplier Partners
Picking the right supplier partners can make or break a distributor’s long-term success. Here are top factors to consider as you vet a new strategic supplier partnership.Â
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Atlas Copco to Acquire Australian Dewatering Pump Maker
Sykes is a global manufacturer of dewatering pumps, predominantly used for transferring water with solids and abrasive nature.
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Ingersoll Rand Completes $300M Howden Roots Acquisition
The acquisition of Howden Roots expands Ingersoll Rand’s product portfolio with new low-pressure compression and vacuum technologies.
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Amazon to Add Fee for Sellers that Ship Direct
The company will get 2% of every product sold by merchants who are members of its Seller Fulfilled Prime Program.
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RBC Bearings Acquires Specline for $19M
RBC is buying the manufacturer of precision bearings for the commercial and defense aerospace markets for $18.7 million.
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Amazon Resumes In-House Shipping Service
Paused early in the COVID-19 pandemic, the service could place Amazon as a direct competitor with parcel delivery giants like UPS and FedEx.
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QuickTake: Culture as a Competitive Differentiator
Consultant Mike Marks talks culture as the critical differentiator in periods of uncertainty, and the shift from command-and-control leadership.
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Luxembourg-Based Ceratizit Acquires China’s CW Toolmaker
The privately owned company based in Changzhou, China, specializes in the design, production and sales of tungsten carbide cutting tools.
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Lawless Group Expands Further, Acquires Hobart Associates
Facilities in Kansas include office, training center, and warehouse space totaling over 60,000 square feet.
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MCE Acquires Ultimation Industries in Michigan
Ultimation was recognized in 2020 and 2022 as one of Inc. 5000’s fastest growing private companies in America.
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Grainger Begins Building Oregon DC
The company anticipates the new facility will employ approximately 80 team members when complete and over time employ more than 150 people.
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