The acquisition of Advanced Industrial Supply is part of a flurry of acquisition activity in recent years to expand into new categories.
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Graybar's net sales were a 3Q record, but growth is down from the numbers recorded in the first and second quarter of 2023.
Following 2 consecutive monthly decreases, new orders increased $13.2 billion (or 4.7%) to $297.2 billion, the Census Bureau said.
It dwarfs the 2.1% growth seen in 2023's second quarter.
Four manufacturing companies will merge to create a single-source provider of full-service manufacturing and fabrication solutions.
DSG's new facility in Butte, Montana, will serve as a central distribution point for the distributor's other locations in the state.
To fully serve the new territories awarded by OEM partner American Standard, HVAC distributor Team Air will open three new branch locations.
Boise Cascade's Building Materials Distribution division purchased a 120,000 sq. ft. warehouse and distribution facility in West Palm Beach.
The deal figures to further boost Fortive's electronic test and measurement offering alongside its Fluke brand.
It's the first expansion for IPG, which launched this past June out of a partnership between chemical distributors ChemSolv and Chemisphere.
It follows the electrical distributor's acquisition of Buford, Georgia-based Electrical Supplies Limited in early August.
Boeing Distribution will continue to offer Parker Lord's shock, vibration and motion control products for production and aftermarket needs.
The acquisition of plumbing supply company Stearns Supply expands Wiseway Supply's service area into Indiana with one branch.
U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $219.2M, according to the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute and Association For Manufacturing Technology.
The agreement will focus on promoting the expansion of BBI’s stainless steel lines, according to a news release.
Vermont-based electrical distributor Green Mountain Electric Supply has made its eighth acquisition in less than three years.
Timken's acquisition of iMECH enables the bearings manufacturer to increase its product breadth and provides cross-selling opportunities.
Pump, compressor and vacuum equipment manufacturer Atlas Copco added three distributors to its compressor business.
Industrial distributor Vallen was recognized for its "groundbreaking" ESG program, dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive culture.
Nonresidential construction input prices increased 0.2% for the month as well, according to Associated Builders and Contractors.
