For the 12 months ended in September, index for final demand less foods, energy and trade services was up 5.6%.
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Fastenal reports September net sales of $604 million, a 13.7% increase from the prior-year period.
Triad Tooling is a manufacturer of custom tooling systems, tool holders and boring bars.
Optimas introduced an organizational structure in 2020 that established autonomous, yet connected, business units.
The adhesives division of Rochester Industrial Supply is a specialty adhesive distributor.
The Enterprises Group of companies specializes in facility supplies, foodservice and commercial flooring.
The new company combines two distributors, which the firm recently acquired.
The acquisition expands Imperial Dade’s presence in Canada.
August construction spending was up from August 2021, but down slightly from July.
PMI falls to 50.9% for September, indicating ongoing sector expansion.
Turtle & Hughes’ investment builds on existing supplier relationship.
The acquisition expands the footprint of White Cap in its Northwest Region.
Hydrologic has 12 locations across the state with $250 million in annual revenue.
This year, 68% of buyers said they planned to make about 40% of their purchases online.
Given the inflationary environment, ASA reports year-over-year comparisons should be “viewed with caution.”
The two new positions are focused on accelerating Sonepar’s investments in a better omnichannel experience.
ProSource is a South Carolina-based supplier of luxury plumbing fixtures, electrical, lighting, and cabinet and door hardware.
U.S. sales for the distributor were up 26% for the year.
PEPCO adds 10 locations in Ohio and Pennsylvania, and Basin-River adds one in Louisiana.
MBC focuses on sustainable and environmentally friendly packaging.