However, the year-over-year sales declines improved throughout the year and were down only 4.7% in the fourth quarter.
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Building Materials Distribution sales improved 3% year-over-year during 4Q, a stark improvement from a 15% decline in 3Q.
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In 2023, the distributor paid down $160 million of debt and reduced inventory by $100 million while maintaining fill rates above 94%.
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It marks the first transaction for Motion since its landmark $1.2 billion buy of Kaman Distribution Group at the start of 2022.
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The pumps and pumping equipment maker saw organic revenue growth slow to 4% in 4Q23, while full-year revenue increased 16% vs. 2022.
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The restructuring includes a voluntary retirement offer and "rationalization and optimization" of certain DCs, stores and other facilities.
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Boosting Henkel's MRO offerings, Houston-based Seal for Life has about 650 employees and generated $269 million in 2023 revenue.
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