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The U.S. Census Bureau reported that the combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments and inventories for November increased 1.5% from the same month last year.
According to the Industrial Production and Capacity Utilization Report, manufacturing output increased 0.9% during the month; year-to-date industrial production has improved but is still 3.6% below its pre-pandemic level.
Brady, a full-line janitorial supply, equipment and foodservice distributor, this week appointed Mark Allen to the newly created position of vice president of procurement
Stengel previously served as chief transformation officer of the company of Genuine Parts and his background also includes executive roles at HD Supply.
Indian River Consulting Group’s (IRCG) weekly Pandemic Revenue Index for the work week of Jan. 4 to Jan. 8 increased 18.4% — the third straight week of double-digit growth and a strong start to the new year.
Bossard reports that sales in America region were down 7.9% in the year but increased 4.3% in the fourth quarter.
After unloading business in an asset sale, Houston Wire & Cable will use the proceeds to reduce revolver debt
PPG’s new business unit, Traffic Solutions, will manufacture and supply a broad, global portfolio of pavement-marking products.
Former Timken exec Chris Henson named to key role for Kaman Distribution’s business development team.
Electrical and industrial distributor Turtle & Hughes promotes Norman Blumenthal, Billy Wresch, Shiv Singh and Izabela Legocka.