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The private equity firm will add a 144-year-old manufacturer of precision tools, cutting tools and metrology systems to its portfolio.
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One-third of firms polled said they’ll give smaller pay raises this year, and the portion that plan to maintain or give larger raises trails the national average.
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By the end of 2024, The Home Depot expects to have 17 of its top pro markets equipped with new capabilities for pros.
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The marketplace noted that Amazon Mexico has nearly 18,000 national sellers — 99% of which are small- and medium-sized companies.
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The figures raise concerns about lingering inflation amid a weakened industrial business cycle.
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Consumption also increased 4.1% year-over-year, rebounding from December’s declines.
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The fast-growing distributor in the U.S. upper midwest said the 100,000-square-foot facility will enable it to better serve customers.
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JAD’s janitorial and building maintenance supply industry customers can expect an greater offering of products and solutions.
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Foundation Investment Partners plans to provide Spartan with access to resources and expertise to expand its team and enter new markets.
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The Paris-based electrical products distribution giant detailed its U.S. network figures as of the end of 2023.
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By order value, January was the lowest level since January 2021, while the unit count was its lowest since 2016.
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A new four-year contract between Teamsters Local 688 and Graybar in St. Louis includes an hourly wage increase.
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WALTER said the addition helps its customers be more productive and confidently approach robotics and automation for their material removal process.
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Business groups have long opposed a joint employer rule, which hold companies liable for labor law violations by contractors.
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The funds support PT/MC industry employers to be more successful in their recruitment and retainment efforts.
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The packaging supplies distributior is set to add a fourth major office in southeast Wisconsin, and a lot more hyrogen-powered forklifts.
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