Innovance Acquires Jorgenson Conveyor and Filtration
Wisconsin-based Jorgenson Conveyor and Filtration Solutions will join Innovance’s lineup of industrial machine manufacturers.
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Wheels & Tires Maker, Distributor Titan Acquires Carlstar
With the addition of Carlstar, Titan diversifies its wheel and tire portfolio and expands its manufacturing and distribution footprint.
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Dole Selling Progressive Produce Unit for $120M
Los Angeles-based Progressive had 2023 annual sales of more than $400 million.
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GMS November-January Sales Up 1.9% as Organic Slips
The specialty building products distributor saw gross margin improve 40 bps year-over-year, though EBITDA fell by a larger margin.
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HARDI Adds State & Public Affairs Director
As distribution increasingly becomes the focus of state regulation and legislation, HARDI expands its advocacy efforts into state affairs.
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Big Lift Acquires Material Handling Equipment Provider ePicker
The addition of Fort Worth, TX-based ePicker will boost Big Lift’s lithium-powered material handling and forklift offering.Â
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Bartlett Bearing Adds Las Vegas Distribution Hub
Strategically located, the new 8,000 sq. ft. warehouse and office space will streamline Bartlett Bearing’s distribution network.
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84 Lumber Acquires West Coast Lumber Assets
As part of its expansion plans in California, building materials supplier 84 Lumber acquire West Coast Lumber’s production yard business.
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NSI Adds Building Technology Division Leader
Jim Thivierge will oversee NSI Industries’ Building Technology Division unit operations in California, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
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Beacon Sees 4Q Sales Jump 17%, Acquires Metro Sealant
Acquisitions and greenfields powered strong volume growth, and the distributor bolted-on its second company in 2024.
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Martin Supply Marks 90 Years in Operation
From its modest origins in 1934, MRO distributor Martin Supply has expanded its footprint to encompass 48 distribution centers and sites.
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Lowe’s 4Q Comp Sales Fall 6.2%; Flat Pro Segment
A pull-back in DIY spending, flat Pro customer sales and unfavorable January winter weather impacted Lowe’s comparable sales numbers.
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Advance: Canada Wholesale Sales Down 0.6% in January
Dragged down by building materials and supplies, it followed a 0.3% increase in December.
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Advance: U.S. Durable Goods Orders Drop 6.1% in January
Driven by a sharp decline in commercial aircraft orders, it was the sharpest one-month drop since April 2020’s 19.3%.
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AD eCommerce & Marketing Summit Unites Leaders Under ‘Be Different’ Theme
Over 515 attendees gathered for the 2024 AD eCommerce & Marketing Summit to discuss digital and marketing leadership, products and marketing.
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Data: 2023 U.S. Labor Strikes Jumped to 23-Year High
Thirty-three major work stoppages began in 2023, the most since 2000 when there were 39, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Returns Platform Continuum Launches for Distributors & Manufacturers
The AI-powered platform is designed for distribution and manufacturing firms to streamline their returns, repairs and warranties management.
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Bunzl Posts $15B in 2023 Sales; Makes Pair of Europe Deals
The company agreed to 19 acquisitions during 2023, respresenting a total investment of $593 million.
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Builders FirstSource 2023 Sales Fell Nearly 25%
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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Grainger Names 12 Nominees for 2024-25 Board
 The 12 candidates, all current Grainger board members, will be voted on at the 2024 annual meeting of shareholders.
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