The Consumer Price Index rose month-to-month and year-over-year, both surpassing expectations with increases in shelter, food and core inflation.
January U.S. Consumer Prices Rise Faster than Expected Read More »
Founder of Fastenal and former Minnesota State Senator Bob Kierlon spearheaded the company’s growth and contributed to community development and philanthropy.
Fastenal Founder Bob Kierlin Dies at 85 Read More »
Research: Distributors Likely to Shift Sourcing Domestically Within 3 Years Read More »
MDM Forecast: February 2025 Update Read More »
It’s set to form a leading material handling and motion control supplier with annual revenues of about $2.1 billion.
Columbus McKinnon to Buy Kito Crosby in $2.7B Deal Read More »
The new president brings over 27 years of executive leadership experience and is expected to drive growth while strengthening the company’s commitment to its customers.
Access Control Distributor AlarMax Appoints President Read More »
See a preview for this free event for a half-day packed with discussion sessions centered around AI applications from experts using and scaling the technology today.
MDM to Deliver AI Insights in Free Virtual Summit on March 12 Read More »
Now live, the issue’s content spans research on family-owned distributors’ succession plans; expectations of Trump 2.0’s impact on demand and margins; the industry’s top concerns at the start of 2025; the first two parts of our case study on MSC Industrial Supply; and more.
MDM’s January Premium Monthly Issue Now Available Read More »
San Diego, CA-based Airsupply Jeyco, now known as Airsupply Tools, offers tool kitting, specialty tool distribution, laser etching and more.
MRO Distributor Airsupply Jeyco Acquired by Buyout Firm Tide Rock Read More »
CFI provides customers with industrial fluid power, lubrication systems and motion control solutions from facilities in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana.
Relevant Industrial Expands South, Acquires Controlled Fluids Read More »
Wesco said it expects organic sales and operating margin to grow in 2025.
Wesco 4Q Organic Sales Improve, Margin Dips Read More »
The new order includes a rule requiring foreign steel and aluminum material to be processed within North America.
Trump Orders 25% Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum Read More »
The company expects to cut costs via a significant downsizing of its physical footprint.
Adhesives Maker H.B. Fuller to Slash Production, Warehousing Footprint Read More »
Joining forces with Platinum will give R&B Wholesale additional financial and operational tools to enable growth, company officials said.
Home Appliances Distributor R&B Wholesale Privately Acquired Read More »
However, orders ended the year with strong momentum.
Metalworking Machinery Orders Fell for 3rd Straight Year in 2024 Read More »
Anesa Chaibi, a veteran executive with experience in MRO distribution, was tapped for Global Industrial’s top post.
Global Industrial Appoints New CEO Read More »
QXO Says Beacon is Misrepresenting its Valuation to Shareholders Read More »
The real challenge of CRM success isn’t choosing the right system, but ensuring your team is trained and supported for long-term adoption and growth. Learn more about the No. 1 mistake in the post-implementation of CRM.
CRM Mistake No. 1: Not Doing the Work Post-Implementation Read More »
BDI VP Bill Shepard steps into the role of PTDA President, and Sumitomo CX, Product VP Sara Zimmerman begins Manufacturer Council Chair role.
New PTDA Leadership Begins 2025 Term Read More »
Specialty ingredients and chemicals distributor Univar Solutions acquired U.K.-based Brad-Chem Holdings — a distributor of corrosion control products and lubricant additives. Announced Feb. 6, the deal includes Brad-Chem’s affiliated holdings that include Brad-Kem — the joint venture co-owned by Brad-Chem and its Belgium-based partner DEM. Brad-Chem specializes in the distribution and blending of specialty lubricant additives,
Univar Solutions Acquires U.K.-Based Corrosion Control Distributor Read More »
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