Kodiak BP Appoints Presidents at 2 Subsidiaries
Colorado-based Sun Mountain Custom Doors and Florida-based American Builders Supply have new leadership.
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March 2024
February Premium Monthly: Finding AI Traction Amid the Hype
Mike Hockett leads off our February Premium Monthly issue with his take on why the AI learning curve won’t be nearly as steep as that of office computers or the Internet.
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Imperial Dade Acquires JAD Building Maintenance Supply in NYC
JAD’s janitorial and building maintenance supply industry customers can expect an greater offering of products and solutions.
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Spartan Tool Supply Privately Acquired in Ohio
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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Sonepar Topped $36B in 2023 Global Sales, $13B in U.S.
The Paris-based electrical products distribution giant detailed its U.S. network figures as of the end of 2023.
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3M Appoints New CEO, Chairman
Industrial manufacturing conglomerate 3MÂ appointed outsider William Brown to succeed Michael Roman as CEO in May.
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January Metalworking Machinery Orders Sunk 33% MoM
By order value, January was the lowest level since January 2021, while the unit count was its lowest since 2016.
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Graybar, St. Louis Teamsters Reach Tentative Agreement
A new four-year contract between Teamsters Local 688 and Graybar in St. Louis includes an hourly wage increase.
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WALTER Expands in Robotics, Acquires PushCorp
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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NIBCO Appoints Sales & Marketing Leader
Joe Choflet will now oversee product marketing for plastic and metal fittings and valves at NIBCO.
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Sphere 1 Names New President, Eventual CEO Successor
Effective in May, Mike Shumard will become President of tool, fastener and concrete accessory distributor cooperative Sphere 1.
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Sandvik Coromant Veteran Promoted to Americas President
25-year company veteran Veronica Messersmith will spearhead the company’s strategic growth initiatives across North and South America.
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U.S. Joint Employer Rule Struck Down in 11th Hour
Business groups have long opposed a joint employer rule, which hold companies liable for labor law violations by contractors.
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PTDA Foundation Raises $147K in 2024 Fund Drive 1st Stage
The funds support PT/MC industry employers to be more successful in their recruitment and retainment efforts.
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Uline to Expand WI Headquarters, Hydrogen Cell Use
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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AI Adoption Rates in Manufacturing vs. Distribution: The Makers are Winning
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Vallen Launches Women in PPE Campaign
Vallen partnered with manufacturers to provide a range of female-focused protective clothing and products to enhance safety for women.
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United Electric Supply Opens Virginia Service Center
The new location enables United to service both new and existing customers in the area and aligns with its five-year expansion strategy.
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ARG Industrial Expands into Idaho with 13th Location
It gains ARG a foothold in a rapidly-growing population market.
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AFC Industries Acquires Globe International Corp. in Philly
It marks AFC’s first deal of 2024 after it made seven acquisitions in 2023.
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