France’s Motul Acquires Metalworking Fluids Maker Chem Arrow
Chem Arrow is a California-based supplier of lubricants to the HVAC market.
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2024
Boeing, Union Reach Tentative Deal for 35% Increase
The tentative agreement omits a traditional pension plan while Boeing contends with workforce reductions and financial restructuring.
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Scaling Success: Watsco’s Digital Commerce Evolution
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September U.S. Housing Starts Dip 0.5%
The report shows a decline in housing units and starts, despite a slight increase in single-family authorizations.
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PTDA Adds 2 Manufacturers, 1 Associate Member
PTDA strengthened its support for distributors in the power transmission sector with the addition of ComInTec, UNIMEC and BearingBank.
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SupplyOne Acquires Gulf Packaging
SuplpyOne expands its presence in the Southeast U.S. with the acquisition of Alabama-based supplier of corrugated boxes and displays.
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Industrial Threaded Products Acquires Bristol Machine Co.
Ontario, CA-based Bristol Machine is a distributor of fastening systems and products.
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Longtime Industry Consultant Skip DeVilling Dies at 82
Following a career in industrial sales, DeVilling consulted with distributors and manufacturers in areas of talent recruiting and management.
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Do it Best Pushes Stability Message Amid Offers to True Value Members
Following statements from Orgill and the Hardlines Distribution Alliance, Do it Best reassured True Value retailers of its commitment to stability and support.
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PPG to Sell Architectural Coatings Unit in $550M Deal
The company also announced a cost reduction program that includes cutting 1,800 jobs.
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Brace and Rebound: How Distribution Navigates a Port Strike
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Boeing Strike, Hurricanes Stifle September U.S. Industrial Production
Following a solid August gain, September saw a decrease in production, driven by decreases in manufacturing, mining and utilities.
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Beacon to Make Commercial Leader Succession
The company appointed a new President for its North Division, effective Jan.1, as the current president transitions to Executive VP and CCO.
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MDM Podcast: Unraveling the Port Standoff
Port operators and the union dockworkers at U.S. East and Gulf Coast reached a tentative labor deal, but the underlying issues remain. NAW’s CEO joins the MDM Podcast to talk distribution’s response.
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Monthly U.S. Cutting Tool Orders Up 9% in August, Down 4.5% YoY
U.S. cutting tool consumption hit $209.3 million in August 2024 amid ongoing market challenges and uncertainty for 2025.
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Orgill Woos True Value Members Amid Do it Best Offer
The hardlines wholesaler pledged to support True Value retailers and cited hundreds of them who converted to Orgill in the past several years.
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Bossard to Acquire Ferdinand Gross in Germany, East Europe Expansion
Germany-based Ferdinand Gross Group is a distributor of fastening technology, with additional operations in Hungary and Poland.
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MRC Global Makes Moves to Strengthen Capital Structure
The PVF distributor plans to repurchase its preferred stock for around $361 million, and shared its preliminary 3Q24 financial results.
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White Cap Overhauls Field Operations from 7 U.S. Regions to 3
The company aims to enhance customer service and create new opportunities for its associates with the consolidation.
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MDM Forecast: 2024 Weakens, 2025 Holds Steady
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