The company’s CEO says it enables greater flexibility for DSG to pursue growth opportunities.
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The list of 200 included nearly two dozen wholesale distributors, and many of them are both MDM Top Distributors and members of NAW.
A monthly rebound in mining output powered the better-than-expected overall figure.
A long-delayed Commerce Department report showed that strong consumer spending powered acceleration in the July-September quarter.
It’s at least the third time Cintas has made a takeover offer, and this time it’s added a deal-break fee it would pay in case the transaction isn’t approved.
Whether you’re a fan or new to the MDM Podcast, discover the episodes that made waves this year with distributor interviews and insights.
Dan Florness has been with the company since 1996 and its CEO for the past nine-plus years.
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Now privately owned, the former Grainger subsidiary lands a new leader with over 30 years of driving growth in distribution.
Longtime STAFDA leader Georgia Foley is staying within the construction and contractor supply channel.
Amazon estimates the new benefits aimed to support financial management, cybersecurity and HR could amount to nearly $1,000 in yearly value for qualifying members.
Thirteen large distributors appeared on the second annual list that is based on analysis of more than 100 metrics across 11 key categories.
Thirteen large distributors appeared on the second annual list that is based on analysis of more than 100 metrics across 11 key categories.
U.S. manufacturing leaders are cautiously optimistic about 2026, according to ISM, projecting higher revenues across most industries, rising investment and improved operating conditions as growth accelerates into the back half of the year. Here's our breakdown of ISM's latest supply chain demand outlook.
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He's been the chairman of XPO since its founding in 2011, followed by spinoff GXO in 2021.
New research highlights how quickly automation is moving from pilot projects to mainstream strategy across US industrial companies. With nearly all firms planning new automation investments — and robotics adoption poised to accelerate — the findings point to a strengthening market for physical automation products, creating fresh opportunities for electrical, motion control and industrial supplies distributors.
The FTC says combining Henkel’s Loctite brand with Liquid Nails would eliminate head-to-head competition between the two largest construction adhesive brands sold through major U.S. home improvement retailers.
