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September 2024 U.S. Cutting Tool Orders Up 0.7% Year to Date

Orders were down 6.3% from a year ago.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 25, 2024
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Sonepar Appoints Sales, Marketing and Customer Experience Leader

Heather Naida joins Sonepar’s team.
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  • November 25, 2024
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LINC Systems Acquires CORUS Fastening

LINC strengthens its presence in the Northeast U.S.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 22, 2024
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Distribution Industry News

October Housing Starts Down 4% Year Over Year

Housing starts were 3.1% below September.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 22, 2024
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Harrington Process Solutions Acquires Fluid Gauge Company

Acquisition expands the company’s metal products offering.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 22, 2024
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Applied Industrial Agrees to Acquire Hydradyne

Hydradyne will contribute $260M to revenue in the first year.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 22, 2024
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Walters Wholesale Electric Acquires Desert Electric Supply and Pomona Wholesale Electric

These acquisitions strengthen Walters’ Southern California presence. 
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 21, 2024
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Singer Industrial Acquires Fluid Tech Hydraulics

Singer’s support in the California market expands.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 21, 2024
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Relevant Industrial Acquires Control Specialists

Relevant operates in more than 30 U.S. locations. 
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 21, 2024
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Imperial Dade Acquires San-A-Care

Imperial Dade grows in Wisconsin.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 21, 2024
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White Cap Acquires Midstream Supply & Rental

White Cap expands business in its Central Region.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 19, 2024
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Imperial Dade Acquires Economy Products & Solutions

Imperial Dade grows in upstate New York.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 19, 2024
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AFC Industries Acquires CH Peters

AFC strengthens tooling solutions and service capabilities.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 19, 2024
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Industrial Production Decreased 0.3% in October

Decline attributed to strike at civilian aircraft producer.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 19, 2024
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Motion Industries Names New Senior Vice President

Eric Gonzalez will oversee Mexico and Canada businesses.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 15, 2024
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Producer Price Index for Final Demand Up 0.2% in October 2024

The index increased 2.4% for the 12 months ended in October.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 15, 2024
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NetPlus Alliance Announces Annual Award Winners at 2024 Annual Meeting

760 distributors and suppliers met in Texas in October.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 15, 2024
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Grove Mountain Partners Forms Hills Distribution

Hills will be the parent company for investments in the Northeast.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 14, 2024
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Endries International Acquires Assembly Fasteners

AFI strengthens Endries in the southeast.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 14, 2024
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White Cup Hires SVP and Chief Revenue Officer

Daubenberger has more than 25 years of experience in the distribution industry.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 14, 2024

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September 2024 U.S. Cutting Tool Orders Up 0.7% Year to Date

Orders were down 6.3% from a year ago.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 25, 2024
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Distribution Industry News

Sonepar Appoints Sales, Marketing and Customer Experience Leader

Heather Naida joins Sonepar’s team.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 25, 2024
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Distribution Industry News

LINC Systems Acquires CORUS Fastening

LINC strengthens its presence in the Northeast U.S.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 22, 2024
news building materials
Distribution Industry News

October Housing Starts Down 4% Year Over Year

Housing starts were 3.1% below September.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 22, 2024
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Distribution Industry News

Harrington Process Solutions Acquires Fluid Gauge Company

Acquisition expands the company’s metal products offering.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 22, 2024
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Distribution Industry News

Applied Industrial Agrees to Acquire Hydradyne

Hydradyne will contribute $260M to revenue in the first year.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 22, 2024
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Distribution Industry News

Walters Wholesale Electric Acquires Desert Electric Supply and Pomona Wholesale Electric

These acquisitions strengthen Walters’ Southern California presence. 
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 21, 2024
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Distribution Industry News

Singer Industrial Acquires Fluid Tech Hydraulics

Singer’s support in the California market expands.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 21, 2024
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Distribution Industry News

Relevant Industrial Acquires Control Specialists

Relevant operates in more than 30 U.S. locations. 
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 21, 2024
news m&a
Distribution Industry News

Imperial Dade Acquires San-A-Care

Imperial Dade grows in Wisconsin.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 21, 2024
news m&a
Distribution Industry News

White Cap Acquires Midstream Supply & Rental

White Cap expands business in its Central Region.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 19, 2024
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Distribution Industry News

Imperial Dade Acquires Economy Products & Solutions

Imperial Dade grows in upstate New York.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 19, 2024
news m&a
Distribution Industry News

AFC Industries Acquires CH Peters

AFC strengthens tooling solutions and service capabilities.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 19, 2024
news economy
Distribution Industry News

Industrial Production Decreased 0.3% in October

Decline attributed to strike at civilian aircraft producer.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 19, 2024
news distribution
Distribution Industry News

Motion Industries Names New Senior Vice President

Eric Gonzalez will oversee Mexico and Canada businesses.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 15, 2024
news economy
Distribution Industry News

Producer Price Index for Final Demand Up 0.2% in October 2024

The index increased 2.4% for the 12 months ended in October.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 15, 2024
news distribution
Distribution Industry News

NetPlus Alliance Announces Annual Award Winners at 2024 Annual Meeting

760 distributors and suppliers met in Texas in October.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 15, 2024
news distribution
Distribution Industry News

Grove Mountain Partners Forms Hills Distribution

Hills will be the parent company for investments in the Northeast.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 14, 2024
news fasteners
Distribution Industry News

Endries International Acquires Assembly Fasteners

AFI strengthens Endries in the southeast.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 14, 2024
news distribution
Distribution Industry News

White Cup Hires SVP and Chief Revenue Officer

Daubenberger has more than 25 years of experience in the distribution industry.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 14, 2024

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September 2024 U.S. Cutting Tool Orders Up 0.7% Year to Date

Orders were down 6.3% from a year ago.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 25, 2024
news distribution
Distribution Industry News

Sonepar Appoints Sales, Marketing and Customer Experience Leader

Heather Naida joins Sonepar’s team.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 25, 2024
news m&a
Distribution Industry News

LINC Systems Acquires CORUS Fastening

LINC strengthens its presence in the Northeast U.S.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 22, 2024
news building materials
Distribution Industry News

October Housing Starts Down 4% Year Over Year

Housing starts were 3.1% below September.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 22, 2024
news m&a
Distribution Industry News

Harrington Process Solutions Acquires Fluid Gauge Company

Acquisition expands the company’s metal products offering.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 22, 2024
news m&a
Distribution Industry News

Applied Industrial Agrees to Acquire Hydradyne

Hydradyne will contribute $260M to revenue in the first year.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 22, 2024
news m&a
Distribution Industry News

Walters Wholesale Electric Acquires Desert Electric Supply and Pomona Wholesale Electric

These acquisitions strengthen Walters’ Southern California presence. 
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 21, 2024
news m&a
Distribution Industry News

Singer Industrial Acquires Fluid Tech Hydraulics

Singer’s support in the California market expands.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 21, 2024
news m&a
Distribution Industry News

Relevant Industrial Acquires Control Specialists

Relevant operates in more than 30 U.S. locations. 
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 21, 2024
news m&a
Distribution Industry News

Imperial Dade Acquires San-A-Care

Imperial Dade grows in Wisconsin.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 21, 2024
news m&a
Distribution Industry News

White Cap Acquires Midstream Supply & Rental

White Cap expands business in its Central Region.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 19, 2024
news m&a
Distribution Industry News

Imperial Dade Acquires Economy Products & Solutions

Imperial Dade grows in upstate New York.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 19, 2024
news m&a
Distribution Industry News

AFC Industries Acquires CH Peters

AFC strengthens tooling solutions and service capabilities.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 19, 2024
news economy
Distribution Industry News

Industrial Production Decreased 0.3% in October

Decline attributed to strike at civilian aircraft producer.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 19, 2024
news distribution
Distribution Industry News

Motion Industries Names New Senior Vice President

Eric Gonzalez will oversee Mexico and Canada businesses.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 15, 2024
news economy
Distribution Industry News

Producer Price Index for Final Demand Up 0.2% in October 2024

The index increased 2.4% for the 12 months ended in October.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 15, 2024
news distribution
Distribution Industry News

NetPlus Alliance Announces Annual Award Winners at 2024 Annual Meeting

760 distributors and suppliers met in Texas in October.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 15, 2024
news distribution
Distribution Industry News

Grove Mountain Partners Forms Hills Distribution

Hills will be the parent company for investments in the Northeast.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 14, 2024
news fasteners
Distribution Industry News

Endries International Acquires Assembly Fasteners

AFI strengthens Endries in the southeast.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 14, 2024
news distribution
Distribution Industry News

White Cup Hires SVP and Chief Revenue Officer

Daubenberger has more than 25 years of experience in the distribution industry.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 14, 2024
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