BlackHawk Appoints Great Lakes GM
The company appointed a new GM, bringing over 10 years of experience to drive leadership, customer success and operational commitment.
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Specialty Equipment Provider JDC Privately Acquired
Northville, MI-based JDC offers specialized equipment rental, sales and service solutions for mission-critical applications.
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QXO to Begin Trading on NYSE Jan. 17
QXO said it plans to transfer its stock listing, aiming to create a tech-forward leader in the building products distribution industry.
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Beacon Made 2 Acquisitions, Opened 2 Greenfields in 4Q24
Beacon shared its fourth quarter expansion efforts to support growth and improve customer service.
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Palmdale Acquires Fellow Distributor Combs Oil
Combs is a fellow Florida-based distributor of fuel, gasoline, lubricants and related products.
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November Factory Orders Slide, Shipments Tick Up
The November decline followed a 0.5% increase in October.
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China to U.S. Freight Rates Begin 2025 with Healthy Bump
Drewry’s World Container Index started 2025 with a notable week-to-week bump, though down from its recent 2024 highs, though down considerably from a year ago, and likewise for China to U.S. rates.
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NY to Require Warehouse Operators to Adopt Injury Reduction Programs
The act requires employers to implement injury prevention measures for workers performing material handling tasks.
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R&S Industrial Supplies Acquires SASCO Fasteners in OR
SASCO is a Medford, OR-based distributor of industrial and construction supplies, fasteners and cutting tools.
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United Electric Supply Appoints New President Among Other Leaders
The company announced five leadership appointments to strengthen its services, digital innovation and operational success.
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Biden Rejects US Steel Sale to Nippon Steel
President Biden cited national security concerns and the need for domestic steel production, sparking criticism from both companies.
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Blocked Twice, Corporate Transparency Act Headed to Supreme Court
The DOJ has petitioned the Supreme Court to lift an injunction blocking the CTA, which requires businesses to report beneficial owners to curb money laundering.
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Manufacturing PMI Rises to 9-Month High, Tops Expectations
The December PMI report showed a rebound in production and a rise in new orders, showing slower contraction in U.S. manufacturing activity.
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Zebra Technologies Acquires Brightpick Warehouse Robots Maker
Photoneo is a Kentucky-based developer of AI-powered robotics and 3D machine vision solutions, including the Brightpick line.
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MRC Global Enacts $125M Stock Buyback
The repurchase is expected to begin in the second quarter as part of the company’s strategy to return cash to shareholders.
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Flow Control Distributor Centro Acquires LECORP
LECORP is a material processing, handling and environmental solutions provider based in Kentucky.
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Orgill Appoints COO Amid Other Execs
Hardlines distributor Orgill appointed a new COO, alongside several other executive promotions to strengthen its leadership team.
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MSC Metalworking Leader Join’s ISA Board
The new board member will offer new insights to ISA’s mission of strengthening the industrial supply chain.
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Applied Completes Hydradyne Acquisition
It combines the Nos. 1 and 10 companies on MDM’s 2024 Top Distributors List for Fluid Power and significantly strengthens Applied’s market position.
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November Construction Spending Holds Steady
Government data showed flat November spending following three consecutive monthly increases.
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