AD Hands Out Awards to Electrical Members
AD recognized member companies for significant growth during its AD Electrical Spring Network Meeting in June.
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2023
PIP Acquires U.K. PPE Supplier Ultimate Industrial
It follows PIP’s acquisition of footwear maker ISM Heinrich Krämer in Germany, announced May 16, and gives PIP 30 locations worldwide.
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Report: U.S. Logistics Costs Jumped 19.6% in 2022
In 2022, U.S. business logistics costs represented the highest percentage of the national gross domestic product ever.
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FleetPride Acquires RPM Truck Repair
RPM Truck Repair is a provider of comprehensive truck and repair services with locations in Effingham and Mount Vernon, Illinois.
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Sonepar to Merge Irby, Crawford Electric Subsidiaries
The two are expected to merge operations sometime in 2024 and will operate on a combined basis as Crawford, Sonepar said.
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Event Preview: PTDA’s 2023 Industry Summit, Oct. 19-21
This year’s program — themed “Discover”— will offer cross-channel networking, shared learning and collaborative experiences.
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India’s MOSIL to Enter U.S. Lubricants, Eyes Distribution
MOSIL Lubricants will enter the U.S. market with its line of synthetic and specialty lubricants with a focus on new distributors.
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Is Technology Helping or Hurting Your Employee Retention Efforts?
DataXstream CEO Tim Yates explores if better tech can have a positive impact on a distributor’s ability to hire and keep talent.
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MiddleGround Capital Acquires Metals Distributor A.M. Castle
Castle Metals is a provider of metals, services and supply chain solutions serving industrial and aerospace customers.
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Bluon, XOi Partner on HVAC Service Apps
Bluon has partnered with XOi to enable HVAC technicians to streamline parts and materials purchasing from local distributors.
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Airgas to Sponsor SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Event
Air Liquide company Airgas will supply the industrial gases and equipment for the SkillsUSA national welding competition.
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Equipment Distributor Groups AED and FWEDA to Merge
The merger is expected to be finalized by the end of August, according to a news release.
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Data: 91% of Manufacturers Plan to Raise Prices in 2023 2nd Half
Nine out of 10 manufacturers say they’ll increase prices in the second half of this year, according to a new poll.
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Meritus Gas Partners to Acquire Global Calibration Gases
Meritus intends to build out its specialty gas capabilities after acquiring a leader in the space, Global Calibration Gases.
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U.S. Paper Mills Scale Back Production on Lower Box Demand
Slowing consumer spend has led big-box retailers to buy less corrugated and cardboard products and U.S. paper mills to scale back production.
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Marcone Adds DCs in Jacksonville, Louisville
New warehouses in Florida, and Kentucky, will allow more plumbing service providers to receive efficient delivery.
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Distributor SPATCO Energy Solutions Acquires MSCS
SPATCO Energy Solutions will acquire petroleum services company MSCS, effectively expanding its geographic footprint into Texas.
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No MDM Update Newsletter on Monday
MDM won’t deploy an Update newsletter on Monday while we’re off for the Juneteenth Federal holiday. We’ll be back in action Tuesday.
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Labor Deal Struck at West Coast Ports
The threat of disruptions at West Coast ports has receded as dockworkers and port employers reached a tentative agreement on a new contract.
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Pye-Barker Expands into Nebraska with Bamford Acquisition
The deal marks Pye-Barker’s fourth acquisition so far in 2023 and the entry into its 36th U.S. state.
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