September's PMI rose slightly to 49.1% but stayed in contraction territory as some manufacturers report tariffs driving prices up.
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The Power Transmission Distributors Association adds CinchSeal Associates and Canals.
Cardinal Health's 230,000-square-foot facility will expand and modernize its pharmaceutical network.
Winsupply expands HVAC presence in New England with acquisition.
First Brands Group has filed for chapter 11 and secured $1.1 billion in financing from first lien lenders.
Proton's new AI-powered product information management system automatically scrapes, collects and enriches product data.
Albany’s presence in paper-based foodservice packaging will complement Handgards' existing product portfolio.
The new facility will allow White Cap to simplify its operations and place its broad product assortment closer to its customers.
Since forming the AD Independent Electrical Supply Division, the buying group says results have exceeded expectations thanks to a growing independent electrical channel.
Industrial supply distributor Turner Supply will purchase assets of Benchmark Industrial Supply in boost to abrasives and surface finishing.
Surveyed metalforming manufacturers show slightly improved outlook for incoming orders, while shipping levels remain steady.
U.S. durable goods orders were up across all categories in August, Â led by a surge in transportation equipment.
Growth is attributed to various process improvements and sales strategies NetPlus members have put in place, while some also nod to economic circumstances.
This is the 16th new organic branch location for NEFCO.
In its fifth acquisition of the year, SiteOne adds hardscapes products and landscape supplies distributor Autumn Ridge.
The combination unlocks over $25 million in expected annual cost synergies to be realized within three years, according to the company.
LGG Industrial, a distributor of fluid handling, material conveyance and sealing solutions, overhauled its sales operation.
July stats suggest modest growth for cutting tools, but areas of concern remain.
Englewood, CO-based Kodiak Building Partners, a building materials distribution company, promoted Mike Flood.
