Amazon to Invest up to $4B in AI Provider Anthropic
As part of the deal, Anthropic would use Amazon’s custom chips to build and deploy its AI software, the WSJ reported.
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2023
HD Supply Appoints Company Veteran Marc Brown as CEO
HD Supply named Marc Brown CEO. Brown most recently served as The Home Depot’s Senior Vice President of Supply Chain.
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Amazon Nixes Planned Fee for Sellers Who Ship Direct
Amid an escalating antitrust investigation, the company appears to be more cautious about how much money it takes from online sellers.
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UAW’s “Chaos” Strike Extends to Dozens of Distribution Centers
The United Auto Workers extended its strike to 38 parts distribution centers across 20 states. The centers supply parts to dealerships.
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B&D Industrial’s Savannah Location Now Timken Certified
‘This achievement is a testament to B&D Industrial’s dedication to quality, industry best practices, and exceptional bearing maintenance training,’ the company said.
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Electrical Cable Supply Names New President
The provider of electrical wire and cable based in British Columbia has appointed Christy Morrison as President.
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Gryphon Forms Thermal Technology Distribution Platform
This represents the fifth platform deal closed by Gryphon’s Heritage Fund, the firm’s small-cap fund strategy.
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MRO Distributor Shively Bros. Hit by Data Breach
An unauthorized person accessed certain computer systems and potentially accessed or acquired certain files, the company said.
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Sonepar Reorganizes U.S. West Region
The CA-based operations of Independent Electric Supply will merge into OneSource Distributors, while the AZ-based branches will merge into Quality Electric Distributors.
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“Big 3” Autoworkers Strike May Expand, Spurs Layoffs
The United Auto Workers has threatened expanded strikes to additional factories should the standoff with GM, Ford Motors and Stellantis last past Sept. 22.
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Martin Supply, Surface Prep Named AD’s Top Industrial Members
The honors were announced at AD’s Industrial & Safety North American Meeting Sept. 12-15 outside of Denver.
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BSA, PTDA Add Iron Sheaves Category to PIE Tech Platform
It’s the second power transmission product category added to the platform this year, which has over 25 categories total.
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Quick Thoughts from SHIFT: Distribution Remains “Prime” for Disruption
Mike Hockett distills key themes and takeaways from MDM’s marquee thought leadership conference event, held Sept. 18-20 in Denver.
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Makita Welcomes New U.S. Leader
Sean Okada will lead Makita U.S.A.’s strategic initiatives, including the push of cordless tools into more professional applications.
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M. Holland Sells 3D Printing Unit to Japan Firm
The news comes less than a month after plastics resin distributor M. Holland said it would be acquired by Ravago.
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Fed Skips Hike but Says it May Raise Rates Again this Year
Projections showed the central bank would raise rates to a median 5.6% by the end of the year — up from the current range of 5.25% to 5.5%.
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DSG Opens Sioux Falls Waterworks Facility
The official grand opening featured special guests including Sioux Falls Greater Chamber of Commerce members.
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Viking Electric Hires Commodity Sales Specialist
Virginia DeVries will work closely with the Viking Electric sales team to identify, quote, and manage large-scale commodity opportunities.
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Yurgaitis Begins Tenure as Industrial Supply Company CEO
She is the great-granddaughter of Industrial Supply’s founder, Rudy Orlob, and is part of the fourth generation of company leadership.
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Bosch Rexroth Opens Hydraulics Training Site in Pennsylvania
The facility includes a fully equipped classroom, a spacious conference room for collaborative learning and a lounge area.
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