This compilation episode features mini-interviews Mike Hockett conducted at ISA24, gathering channel perspectives from ISA’s CEO, two distribution CEOs, three service providers and two college students.
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David Hine joins the absorbents maker after more than 14 years at von Drehle Corp.
Service First Processing joins the fold at PTDA.
The 308,000-square-foot facility is projected to open by the first quarter of 2025.
The HVACR distribution giant also detailed its ongoing technology transformation.
The moves are across the distributor’s locations in Florida and Georgia.
The rapidly-expanding building products distributor now has more than 60 DCs across the U.S.
Originally announced this past July, the deal was valued at $960 million.
Two VPs from fasteners distributor and manufacturer Optimas Solutions discuss personally-vetted supply chain management strategies for OEMs.
The deal was originally announced on September 14, 2023.
Marc Strandquist — a 37-year industry veteran with Wurth Industry North America, Optimas Solutions and Martin Inc. — passed away on Aug. 31.
A potential transaction would likely be a merger of Bentley with Schneider's software business and be valued at over $15 billion.
Middle market private equity firm One Equity Partners acquires lifting, material handling and safety product distributor and manufacturer.
The distributor is adding over 1,000 new products to its current inventory of 6,000 items alongside advanced logistics solutions.
Reading, PA-based Fromm launched an engineering and fabrication division to serve manufacturers and electrical contractors.
BlackHawk Industrial accelerates expansion efforts with two key additions to its national supply chain solutions vending operations.
The cooperative has honored its top distributors and manufacturers for their achievements and contributions over the past year.
Former Wesco VP Shawn Hawkins will join electrical supplies distributor Rexel USA as the Gulf Central Region President.