Imperial Dade Acquires Quebec Distributor Ralik
The deal marks the 72nd acquisition for Imperial Dade under the leadership of Chairman Robert Tillis and CEO Jason Tillis.
September 11, 2023
NetPlus Report: Most Distributors Expect Sales Growth in 2023
Despite some uncertainty about what's to come in 2024, 87% of NetPlus Alliance distributor members remain "mostly optimistic."
MDM Distributor Spotlight: First Supply
In MDM's debut Spotlight feature, we profile how flexibility and forward vision continue to lead this plumbing, HVAC and PVC supplies distributor after more than 126 years.
Decline in Manufacturing Tech Orders Continues
New orders of manufacturing tech totaled $353.9 million in July 2023, according to the latest U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report.
July Wholesale Sales Up, Inventories Down Month-to-Month
Total inventories of merchant wholesalers were $902.3 billion at the end of July, down 0.2% from the prior month.
Border States Opens New Idaho Branch
Border States officials say its new branch will serve the Treasure Valley, which is a hot spot for growth spurred by the technology segment.
FAA: UPS Can Expand Use of Drones for Delivery
In a ruling that may allow UPS to grow its drone operations, the FAA has granted the company permission to operate delivery devices beyond visual line-of-sight regulations.
