Field Fastener Expands to Arkansas, Arizona
Field Fastener expands its global reach with two new facilities, enhancing service, inventory management and global reliability.
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February 2025
U.S. Targets Heavy Port Fees on Chinese Ships
A proposed new port fee on some ships could mean added costs passed down to distributors through higher freight rates.
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QXO Extends Tender Offer Deadline to Acquire Beacon
Both companies also acknowledged how many Beacon shares have been tendered as of Feb. 24 and gave opposing views on what it says about the offer.
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Imperial Dade Acquires Athens Janitor Supply in Georgia
AJS offers customers in the region a wide range of janitorial supplies, equipment and services.
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Now Private, L.S. Starrett Appoints New Leaders
Bosch Tool’s former CEO has taken the same role at L.S. Starrett, succeeding Douglas Starrett.
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U.S. Consumer Confidence Sinks on Inflation Expectations
The survey showed U.S. consumer sentiment continued to decline in February, reporting the highest year-ahead inflation reading since November 2023.
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$4B Meat Distributor Harvest Sherwood to Close, Lay off 1500
Detroit-based Harvest Sherwood filed a WARN notice to notify employees of its plan to shut down operations beginning April 21.
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First Supply CEO Calls for Tax Law Extension
First Supply CEO warns that expiring tax provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act could threaten small businesses, jobs and community investments.
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Report: Truck Equipment Distributors Expect to Outperform Manufacturers in 2025
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Grainger Names 12 Nominees for 2025 Board
Grainger announces 12 board candidates for the 2025-2026 term, following the retirement of a long-time board member after nearly two decades of service.
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Franklin Electric to Acquire Industrial Pump Manufacturers in Colombia, Australia
Indiana-based distributor Franklin Electric enhances its market reach in Latin America with the addition of Barnes de Colombia, and in Australia with submersible pump OEM PumpENG.
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Resideo’s ADI Global Distribution 4Q Sales Increase 39% YoY
Resideo Technologies reported strong Q4 and full-year financial growth, driven by a sales increase in its ADI unit and the integration of Snap One.
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Four Critical Barriers to Business Model Innovation in Distribution: How to Overcome Them
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Builders FirstSource 4Q Sales Decline Widens, Margins Drop
The company reported a decline in 4Q sales and gross margin, impacted by lower core organic sales and ongoing single-family and multi-family margin normalization, respectively.
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Waldom Electronics Appoints Senior Supplier Business Manager
Waldom appointed an industry veteran to strengthen supplier partnerships and drive the growth of its Green Stock and Master Distribution Solutions program.
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Sonepar’s Codale Electric Supply Expands with 3 Branches, New CDC
Codale Electric Supply has announced its 2025 expansion plan, including the launch of a new automated CDC and several new branch locations.
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A Rebate Without a Cause: Rethinking Distributor Strategies
Learn how aligning rebates strategy with clear goals can prevent costly pricing misalignments within distribution.
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PTDA Adds ESR Motor Systems as New Member
Rockhill, SC-based ESR Motor Systems is a distributor of new motors and drives for commercial and industrial customers.
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HAWE Relocates Hydraulic Valve Production from China to PA
The hydraulics manufacturer says its investment in domestic value production will strengthen its supply chain and reduce delivery times.
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Hillman 4Q Sales Grow 0.5%, EBITDA Increases
Hillman Solutions reported a record 4Q sales growth, while its Canada and Robotics & Digital sales showed a continued sales decline in 2024.
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