Warehouse Automation Spending Slumps from Pandemic Highs
However, certain markets continue to see strong demand and runway, led by U.S. manufacturing.
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October 2023
Simmons Pump & Supply Expands in Western Kansas
The company has opened its second U.S. location in Garden City, temporarily located at 2726 W. Jones Ave.
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US LBM Golf Tournament Raises More than $2M
The seventh edition of the charity golf tournament was held at TPC Sawgrass outside of Jacksonville, Florida, on Oct. 11.
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Wholesale Revenue Expectations Improve as Monthly Growth Continues
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Kito Crosby Unifies Under New Brand
The announcement comes about nine months after Kito Corp. and Crosby Group merged.
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Platinum Equity to Buy Stake in US LBM from Bain Capital
A recent report from Bloomberg stated that the minority stake of US LBM is valued at approximately $7 billion.
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Jon-Don Appoints New CEO
The JanSan supplies company announced Oct. 16 that it has welcomed Eric Royse as its new Chief Executive Officer.
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Air-Power Tools Maker P&F Industries Going Private
The company said it has agreed to be acquired by ShoreView Industries in an all-cash transaction for $13 per share.
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Consumer Price Index Rises 0.4% in Sept.
Over the past 12 months, the all-items index increased 3.7% before seasonal adjustment, according data from the federal government.
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Construction Input Prices Increase 0.2% in Sept.
Nonresidential construction input prices increased 0.2% for the month as well, according to Associated Builders and Contractors.
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UPS Cuts Back on Some Rural Services
The decision comes amid the company’s push for increased efficiency. However, less than 1% of volume is expected to be impacted.
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QuickTake: Protect Your Pricing & Profit
James Dorn joins MDM’s Tom Gale to bust the myth of not being able to grow both top-line revenue and margin in challenging market conditions.
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Sysco to Acquire Distributor Edward Don
The acquisition of foodservice equipment distributor DON will add new capabilities and diversified offerings for Sysco customers.
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Reports: Middle East Violence Prompts Freight Delays, Supply Chain Concerns
Some global companies have looked to restructure supply chains in an effort to avoid potential dangers caused by the Israel-Hamas conflict.
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MiddleGround Capital Introduces New Partner
MiddleGround Capital, which invests in lower middle market industrial B2B and specialty distribution companies, has made Christopher Speight Partner.
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Tech as a Teammate: How to Use Automation to Lighten the Sales Load
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Report: Automaker Says it has ‘Reached Our Limit’ on UAW Offer
Ford said the company couldn’t offer more without harming its future prospects after union employees recently expanded UAW’s strike.
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PPI Increases 0.5% in September
More than 40% of the September increase in prices for final demand goods can be traced to a 5.4% rise in the index for gasoline.
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Emerson Electric Closes National Instruments Acquisition
The $8.2B deal increases Emerson’s end market exposure in discrete markets, which will be Emerson’s second largest industry segment.
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Sherwin-Williams Elects Next CEO
The Board of Directors elected Heidi G. Petz to serve as the next Chief Executive Officer, effective Jan. 1, 2024.
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