Sales for the first nine months up compared to 2013.
Latest In Essendant (United Stationers)
Acquisition will expand United Stationers reach in the automotive aftermarket.
The master distributor also named a new general manager and divisional senior vice president for its industrial business.
Sales for the first half up slightly over 2013.
Larry Davis will join Stellar as an equity partner.
Acquisition will expand United's digital resources and capabilities.
Master distributor continues to expand presence in janitorial and breakroom supplies.
Profit up 57.6% in first quarter.
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Catalog focuses on increasing sales through educational content and a fresh, contemporary design.
Paul Byrnes formerly worked for United Stationers/ORS Nasco.
The service includes surveys, focus groups and long-term tracking.
Group supports reseller growth in public sector, enterprise and healthcare areas.
The category can be a natural add-on for current customers.
Strong growth in industrial and janitorial offset declines in office, technology and furniture.
Industrial sales through ORS Nasco up 35%, due to acquisition of O.K.I. Supply.
Profit increased 2.6 percent over 2011.
United has added three key executives to direct its marketing and online initiatives.
Growth in industrial supplies and janitorial/breakroom categories offset by declines in technology and furniture.
O.K.I. has nine locations in the U.S., plus operations in Canada and the UAE.
