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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2024
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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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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Graybar St. Louis Union On Strike Since Feb. 26
Union members in St. Louis reject Graybar’s labor contract, seeking pay raises, changes to health care coverage and more.
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Kimball Midwest Garners Another Training Award
For the second year in a row, MRO supplies distributor Kimball Midwest has been recognized for its development programs by Training Magazine.
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Ascent Lifting Acquires Fellow Rigging Distributor CERTEX
In its second acquisition of the year, rigging distributor Ascent Lifting expands by 33 locations with the addition of CERTEX.
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DXP 2023 Sales Grew 13.4% to $1.7B; 4Q Flat
Full-year operating and net profit jumped more than 40% vs. 2022.
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Canada-Based Distributor K2 Fasteners Gains Investment
K2 is a distributor of stainless steel and other corrosion resistant fasteners for industrial purposes and has five branches in Canada.
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Hisco Boosted DSG to $1.6B in 2023 Revenue
Acquisitions drove nearly all of DSG’s growth in 2023, which marked its first full calendar year since forming in early 2022.
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Kodiak Chemical Acquires Aztech Lubricants
Aztech Lubricants helps solidify Kodiak Chemical’s position in the specialty chemical space with the expansion into powdered chemicals.
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NAM 1Q Survey Shows Slightly Higher Outlook Amid Regulatory Concerns
Respondents indicated staffing remains their top challenge — though weakening — and that new recent regulations will take significant time and costs to understand and comply with.Â
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Lighting Mfg Rep Agencies ELA, Synergy to Merge
ELA + Synergy will serve lighting, design and electrical communities in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware.Â
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