Purvis Industries Acquires A & A Resources in Alabama
A & A Resources distributes wire, bearing, fiber optics, mechanical industrial and more to a range of industries.
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Trump Orders Review to Bolster U.S. Wood Supply Chain
Efforts to curb the U.S.’ reliance imported timber and lumber are underway, as Trump calls for domestic production to lower construction costs and security risk.
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January Construction Spending Ticks Down 0.2% MoM
Government data showed a slight decrease in January spending month-to-month, following a healthy 0.5% increase in December.
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PMI Dips as New Orders Fall & Prices Rise
The overall reading remained in expansion territory after nine straight months of contraction that ended in January.
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Treasury Dept. Suspends CTA Enforcement, Reporting Requirements
The Treasury said it will not enforce penalties under the Corporate Transparency Act and will focus new proposed rules focusing on foreign reporting companies.
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White Cap Acquires Kris-Con Supply & Fasteners in TX
Houston-based Kris-Con is a distributes a range of construction products and equipment rentals, including hand tools from Makita, Bosch and Milwaukee.
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Galco Acquires Fellow Automation Distributor Brozelco
Tennessee-based Brozelco is a distributor of industrial automation solutions, serving a range of industries, including mining, utilities and industrial operations.
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Conexiom Launches AI-Powered “Ideal Order Platform”
The new platform is designed to help manufacturers and distributors automate order processing, improve accuracy and resolve fulfillment issues.
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Key Fed Inflation Gauge Slows to 7-Month Low
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reported a rise in personal income for January, while personal outlays and consumption expenditures saw a decline.
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LAST CALL for MDM’s Women in Distribution Nominations by March 7
Help us recognize some deserving women in the distribution industry by nominating them using the form linked below.
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Advance: Wholesale Inventories Jump in January
The U.S. Census Bureau’s report showed a substantial gain in wholesale inventories following a four-month slide.
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Trump: U.S. to Impose Another 10% Tariff on China
Meanwhile, Trump said Thursday that the broader 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico remain set to begin March 4.
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PPE Supplier Estex Manufacturing Goes Private
Georgia-based Estex is a manufacturer of tool bags, safety products, baggage cart curtains and more, serving a wide range of sectors.
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PMA: Metalformers’ Optimism Holds Steady in February
Manufacturers of metalformed products moderated their February economic outlook, with a dip in optimism and steady forecasts for orders and shipping levels, according to a PMA report.
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Border States Plans 1st Regional DC, Set for Fargo
Slated to open in fall 2026, the distribution center will serve 28 Border States locations across the Midwest.
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Parts Town Annual Revenue Reaches $2.5B
Parts Town Unlimited announced a record sales increase for 2024, driven by growth across all divisions.
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Advance: Durable Goods Orders Rebounded in January
U.S. durable goods orders had a health rise in January after declining in four out of the five previous months.
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Beacon 2024 Sales Near $10B Despite Sharp 4Q Seasonal Slowdown
The company achieved company records for 4Q and annual sales despite October-December daily sales growth that was half of the previous quarter.
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U.S. Dockworkers Approve 6-Year Labor Contract
The approved contract details cleared up questions on port automation, which was a major sticking point throughout negotiations.
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Former Crescent CEO Joins Electrical Manufacturer Atkore
Atkore appointed a new President of Commercial Operations to lead its electrical sales organization and expand responsibilities across customer touchpoints.
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