Distributors have been contending with inventory carried over from a sluggish summer demand cycle.
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The Columbia, Missouri-based company said industry veteran Ryan Keogh will become president and CEO effective Jan. 1.
For distributors, the message is clear: Middleby is concentrating its bets — and expects its partners to do the same.
Resideo has also spun off or shuttered a number of non-core lines and businesses as it sought to stem margin pressure and streamline operations.
Chief financial officer Kent Yee said the acquisition continues DXP’s work to expand the DXP Water platform into a full-line products and service business.
For the first six months, Medline recorded $13.5 billion in net sales.
Border States said stepping away from AD will allow the company to “activate internal strengths, processes and capabilities.”
For distributors, November’s supply chain readings offered both relief and new complications.
Dawes, who was appointed co-CEO in 2023, will be succeeded by vice president of operations Blair Feidler May 1.
CDF’s move into the Gallatin facility will consolidate headquarters, manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution operations as demand for commercial building products continues to rise nationwide.
For now, analysts say distributors are balancing steady sales against an uncertain macro backdrop.
85% of B2B sellers plan to participate in Black Friday this year.
“Contractors want fewer tabs, fewer logins, and faster reports,” said Roofr CEO Richy Nelson.
SouthernCarlson supplies fasteners, tools, packaging, and related consumables to commercial, industrial, residential, and dealer customers.
DigiKey has launched an online tool that lets engineers and system designers configure custom power-supply units.
US Foods said the companies mutually agreed to terminate the information-sharing process launched earlier this year and will not proceed with a potential merger.
Equipment sales and product support were flat year over year in the quarter, while industrial parts revenue remained steady.
Affiliated Distributors members completed 75 acquisitions so far this year, including 24 deals for fellow members and 51 involving companies outside the group.
The Flash U.S. Composite PMI Output Index inched up to 54.8, from 54.6 in October, the highest reading since July.
Two-thirds of the distributors surveyed (63%) expect full-year sales to come ahead of 2024.
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Distributors have been contending with inventory carried over from a sluggish summer demand cycle.
The Columbia, Missouri-based company said industry veteran Ryan Keogh will become president and CEO effective Jan. 1.
For distributors, the message is clear: Middleby is concentrating its bets — and expects its partners to do the same.
Resideo has also spun off or shuttered a number of non-core lines and businesses as it sought to stem margin pressure and streamline operations.
Chief financial officer Kent Yee said the acquisition continues DXP’s work to expand the DXP Water platform into a full-line products and service business.
For the first six months, Medline recorded $13.5 billion in net sales.
Border States said stepping away from AD will allow the company to “activate internal strengths, processes and capabilities.”
For distributors, November’s supply chain readings offered both relief and new complications.
Dawes, who was appointed co-CEO in 2023, will be succeeded by vice president of operations Blair Feidler May 1.
CDF’s move into the Gallatin facility will consolidate headquarters, manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution operations as demand for commercial building products continues to rise nationwide.
For now, analysts say distributors are balancing steady sales against an uncertain macro backdrop.
85% of B2B sellers plan to participate in Black Friday this year.
“Contractors want fewer tabs, fewer logins, and faster reports,” said Roofr CEO Richy Nelson.
SouthernCarlson supplies fasteners, tools, packaging, and related consumables to commercial, industrial, residential, and dealer customers.
DigiKey has launched an online tool that lets engineers and system designers configure custom power-supply units.
US Foods said the companies mutually agreed to terminate the information-sharing process launched earlier this year and will not proceed with a potential merger.
Equipment sales and product support were flat year over year in the quarter, while industrial parts revenue remained steady.
Affiliated Distributors members completed 75 acquisitions so far this year, including 24 deals for fellow members and 51 involving companies outside the group.
The Flash U.S. Composite PMI Output Index inched up to 54.8, from 54.6 in October, the highest reading since July.
Two-thirds of the distributors surveyed (63%) expect full-year sales to come ahead of 2024.
Distributors have been contending with inventory carried over from a sluggish summer demand cycle.
The Columbia, Missouri-based company said industry veteran Ryan Keogh will become president and CEO effective Jan. 1.
For distributors, the message is clear: Middleby is concentrating its bets — and expects its partners to do the same.
Resideo has also spun off or shuttered a number of non-core lines and businesses as it sought to stem margin pressure and streamline operations.
Chief financial officer Kent Yee said the acquisition continues DXP’s work to expand the DXP Water platform into a full-line products and service business.
For the first six months, Medline recorded $13.5 billion in net sales.
Border States said stepping away from AD will allow the company to “activate internal strengths, processes and capabilities.”
For distributors, November’s supply chain readings offered both relief and new complications.
Dawes, who was appointed co-CEO in 2023, will be succeeded by vice president of operations Blair Feidler May 1.
CDF’s move into the Gallatin facility will consolidate headquarters, manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution operations as demand for commercial building products continues to rise nationwide.
For now, analysts say distributors are balancing steady sales against an uncertain macro backdrop.
85% of B2B sellers plan to participate in Black Friday this year.
“Contractors want fewer tabs, fewer logins, and faster reports,” said Roofr CEO Richy Nelson.
SouthernCarlson supplies fasteners, tools, packaging, and related consumables to commercial, industrial, residential, and dealer customers.
DigiKey has launched an online tool that lets engineers and system designers configure custom power-supply units.
US Foods said the companies mutually agreed to terminate the information-sharing process launched earlier this year and will not proceed with a potential merger.
Equipment sales and product support were flat year over year in the quarter, while industrial parts revenue remained steady.
Affiliated Distributors members completed 75 acquisitions so far this year, including 24 deals for fellow members and 51 involving companies outside the group.
The Flash U.S. Composite PMI Output Index inched up to 54.8, from 54.6 in October, the highest reading since July.
Two-thirds of the distributors surveyed (63%) expect full-year sales to come ahead of 2024.