Vallen Completes $350M Acquisition of Wesco Integrated Supply
For North Carolina-based Vallen, the move enhances its market presence in industrial MRO.Â
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2024
UPS to Oust FedEx as USPS’ Primary Air Cargo Provider
Following a transition period, UPS will move the majority of the United States Postal Service’s air cargo in the U.S.
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PMI: U.S. Factory Activity Expanded for First Time in 18 Months
At long last, U.S. manufacturing activity appears to be back in the black.
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Fastenal Highlights Achievements in 2024 ESG Report
In 2023, Fastenal achieved workplace safety results and launched a large-scale plastic recycling program.
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Sonepar’s NorthEast Electrical Launches Scholarship Program
NorthEast Electrical officials say its focus on DEI and the scholarship program ensure the distributor is having open discussions across communities.
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March M&A Roundup: Fewer, but Bigger Deals AboundÂ
Alongside the blockbuster Home Depot-SRS Distribution deal, March included a handful of transactions valued at over $100 million.
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ProSource Acquires Southern Distributing in S. Carolina
The addition of plumbing and electrical supplies distributor Southern will give a wider range of products across a larger geographic area.
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Advance: February Wholesale Inventories Up 0.5%
It followed a January monthly decrease of 0.2%.
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Metalformers’ 2024 Outlook Holds Steady
Most metalforming manufacturers surveyed expect no change in general economic activity in the next three months.
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Amazon Invests Another $2.75B in Gen-AI Company Anthropic
Amazon’s total investment in artificial intelligence startup Anthropic now totals $4 billion.
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NAW, NAM, ABC Slam Walkaround Rule Set for Effect May 31
OSHA will publish its final “Walkaround Rule” on April 1, which has been met with staunch opposition from several trade associations.
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U.K.’s Diploma to Buy NY’s Peerless Aerospace for $300M
Diploma adds Peerless Aerospace Fastener, which extends and complements its position in the aerospace fastener market.
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PTDA Canadian Conference Coming June 4-6
Power transmission/motion control industry distributor and manufacturer companies will attend to broaden cross-channel networks.
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PJ Power Systems Joins American Waterways Operators
Wisconsin-based Palmer Johnson Power Systems is a distributor of drivetrain components for industrial off-highway and marine markets.
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UPS to Close at Least 200 U.S. Locations in Automation Push
The parcel delivery giant’s $9 billion “Network of the Future” initiative will involves 63 sortation sites with major automation projects.
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MSC Posts Dec-Feb Results, Makes Machine Tech Acquisition
The company noted that while 2Q sales were disappointing, gross margin improvement stemmed from internal improvements.
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Home Depot to Acquire SRS Distribution for $18B in Building Materials Pro Shakeup
Building product distributor SRS Distribution will operate as an independent business unit within The Home Depot and focus on Pro customers.
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MDM Podcast: Inventory Opportunities in Slower-Demand Markets
As customers continue to work down inventory levels into 2024, James Dorn and John Gunderson outline action items for optimizing inventory levels in partnership with suppliers to stay nimble and gain share.
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OSHA Hits Ohio Hosemaker Again with Violation Fines
It was the eighth time the company has been cited for safety violations since 2013.
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NYC Approves Nation’s First Congestion Pricing for Vehicles
Driving in Manhattan is about to become much more expensive for cars and trucks.
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