Fourth-quarter sales up 2.5 percent from year-ago period.
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The new company, SureWerx USA Inc., will provide more efficient inventory management solutions.
Company also reports sales up 20 percent in first half of 2017.
Steve Blanco will oversee operations in Latin America, Canada and the U.S.
Industrial sales increase 1.7 percent during the quarter.
On an organic local-currency basis, sales increased 3.5 percent for the diversified manufacturer.
Manufacturer also adding space to garment manufacturing facility in Thomasville, NC.
Acquisition expands Mallory's presence in Portland.
Ric Phillips, president of the company's industrial division, takes over in interim role.
VWR sales increased 3.7 percent in the first quarter.
Industrial segment sales up 0.5 percent for the diversified manufacturer.
Company refocuses brand positioning, expands product categories.
Company completes fourth acquisition in past 18 months.
New location in British Columbia will do business as Radians Canada Distribution.
Acquisition adds products and capacity for company.
First-quarter profit of $22.6 million up 20.6 percent from same quarter in 2015.
Building materials sector also active in M&A last month.