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Essendant Launches Connected Commerce

Connected Commerce is an ecommerce, fulfillment and 3PL platform.
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  • June 27, 2024
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Van Meter Names New CIO

Martina Schubert joins the electrical distributor’s team.
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  • June 27, 2024
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Avnet Names New President of Farnell

Rebecca Obregon will lead the Avnet company.
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  • June 27, 2024
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Winsupply Acquires Forge PolyFab

Forge PolyFab is a manufacturer of HDPE-fabricated products.
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  • June 27, 2024
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NAFCD Executive Director Kevin Gammonley Retires

Michael Wilbur will take the reins on July 1, 2024.
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  • June 27, 2024
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Belt Power Acquires U.S. Assets of Mol Belting Systems

Mol is based in Grand Rapids, Mich.
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  • June 21, 2024
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GMS Sales Up 8.4% in Fiscal 2024 Fourth Quarter

Year over year, sales were up 3.2% for GMS.
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  • June 21, 2024
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The Macomb Group Acquires Trident Fire & Fabrication

This is the second acquisition for The Macomb Group in two months. 
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 21, 2024
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Singer Industrial Names New Leadership

Singer’s new leaders have decades of industry experience.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 21, 2024
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AFC Industries Acquires Circle Nut & Bolt from Optimas

AFC deepens presence in key geographies.
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  • June 20, 2024
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May 2024 Housing Starts Fall 19.3% Year Over Year

Single-family starts were 5.2% below April.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 20, 2024
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Kodiak Building Partners Acquires Simonson Lumber

Kodiak Building Partners expands reach with Simonson Lumber.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 18, 2024
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Industrial Production Up 0.9% in May 2024

Manufacturing output rose 0.9%.
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  • June 18, 2024
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White Cup Acquires Sales Management Plus

White Cup strengthens its commitment to the distribution industry. 
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 14, 2024
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Producer Price Index for Final Demand Down 0.2% in May 2024

Prices for final demand goods fell 0.8% in May.
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  • June 14, 2024
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Epicor Acquires KYKLO

The acquisition accelerates Epicor’s AI-driven ERP vision. 
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  • June 14, 2024
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White Cap Acquires Dayton Superior Corporation

Expands White Cap’s value-added services. 
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  • June 13, 2024
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BradyPLUS Acquires Idaho Package Company (iPAK)

The acquisition expands BradyPLUS’ coverage to greater Idaho, Eastern Oregon and Eastern Washington.
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  • June 13, 2024
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Manufacturing Technology Orders Down 25.6% YOY in April

Manufacturing technology orders 5.4% behind April 2023. 
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  • June 11, 2024
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April Wholesale Trade Revenues Up 1.4% from Prior Year

April revenues were up slightly from March. 
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  • June 11, 2024

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Essendant Launches Connected Commerce

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  • June 27, 2024
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Van Meter Names New CIO

Martina Schubert joins the electrical distributor’s team.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 27, 2024
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Avnet Names New President of Farnell

Rebecca Obregon will lead the Avnet company.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 27, 2024
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Winsupply Acquires Forge PolyFab

Forge PolyFab is a manufacturer of HDPE-fabricated products.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 27, 2024
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NAFCD Executive Director Kevin Gammonley Retires

Michael Wilbur will take the reins on July 1, 2024.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 27, 2024
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Distribution Industry News

Belt Power Acquires U.S. Assets of Mol Belting Systems

Mol is based in Grand Rapids, Mich.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 21, 2024
news distribution
Distribution Industry News

GMS Sales Up 8.4% in Fiscal 2024 Fourth Quarter

Year over year, sales were up 3.2% for GMS.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 21, 2024
news distribution
Distribution Industry News

The Macomb Group Acquires Trident Fire & Fabrication

This is the second acquisition for The Macomb Group in two months. 
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 21, 2024
news distribution
Distribution Industry News

Singer Industrial Names New Leadership

Singer’s new leaders have decades of industry experience.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 21, 2024
news m&a
Distribution Industry News

AFC Industries Acquires Circle Nut & Bolt from Optimas

AFC deepens presence in key geographies.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 20, 2024
news economy
Distribution Industry News

May 2024 Housing Starts Fall 19.3% Year Over Year

Single-family starts were 5.2% below April.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 20, 2024
news building materials
Distribution Industry News

Kodiak Building Partners Acquires Simonson Lumber

Kodiak Building Partners expands reach with Simonson Lumber.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 18, 2024
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Distribution Industry News

Industrial Production Up 0.9% in May 2024

Manufacturing output rose 0.9%.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 18, 2024
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White Cup Acquires Sales Management Plus

White Cup strengthens its commitment to the distribution industry. 
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 14, 2024
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Distribution Industry News

Producer Price Index for Final Demand Down 0.2% in May 2024

Prices for final demand goods fell 0.8% in May.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 14, 2024
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Distribution Industry News

Epicor Acquires KYKLO

The acquisition accelerates Epicor’s AI-driven ERP vision. 
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 14, 2024
news m&a
Distribution Industry News

White Cap Acquires Dayton Superior Corporation

Expands White Cap’s value-added services. 
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 13, 2024
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BradyPLUS Acquires Idaho Package Company (iPAK)

The acquisition expands BradyPLUS’ coverage to greater Idaho, Eastern Oregon and Eastern Washington.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 13, 2024
news manufacturing
Distribution Industry News

Manufacturing Technology Orders Down 25.6% YOY in April

Manufacturing technology orders 5.4% behind April 2023. 
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 11, 2024
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April Wholesale Trade Revenues Up 1.4% from Prior Year

April revenues were up slightly from March. 
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  • June 11, 2024

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Essendant Launches Connected Commerce

Connected Commerce is an ecommerce, fulfillment and 3PL platform.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 27, 2024
news distribution
Distribution Industry News

Van Meter Names New CIO

Martina Schubert joins the electrical distributor’s team.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 27, 2024
news distribution
Distribution Industry News

Avnet Names New President of Farnell

Rebecca Obregon will lead the Avnet company.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 27, 2024
winsupply logo
Distribution Industry News

Winsupply Acquires Forge PolyFab

Forge PolyFab is a manufacturer of HDPE-fabricated products.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 27, 2024
news distribution
Distribution Industry News

NAFCD Executive Director Kevin Gammonley Retires

Michael Wilbur will take the reins on July 1, 2024.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 27, 2024
news m&a
Distribution Industry News

Belt Power Acquires U.S. Assets of Mol Belting Systems

Mol is based in Grand Rapids, Mich.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 21, 2024
news distribution
Distribution Industry News

GMS Sales Up 8.4% in Fiscal 2024 Fourth Quarter

Year over year, sales were up 3.2% for GMS.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 21, 2024
news distribution
Distribution Industry News

The Macomb Group Acquires Trident Fire & Fabrication

This is the second acquisition for The Macomb Group in two months. 
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 21, 2024
news distribution
Distribution Industry News

Singer Industrial Names New Leadership

Singer’s new leaders have decades of industry experience.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 21, 2024
news m&a
Distribution Industry News

AFC Industries Acquires Circle Nut & Bolt from Optimas

AFC deepens presence in key geographies.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 20, 2024
news economy
Distribution Industry News

May 2024 Housing Starts Fall 19.3% Year Over Year

Single-family starts were 5.2% below April.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 20, 2024
news building materials
Distribution Industry News

Kodiak Building Partners Acquires Simonson Lumber

Kodiak Building Partners expands reach with Simonson Lumber.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 18, 2024
news economy
Distribution Industry News

Industrial Production Up 0.9% in May 2024

Manufacturing output rose 0.9%.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 18, 2024
news m&a
Distribution Industry News

White Cup Acquires Sales Management Plus

White Cup strengthens its commitment to the distribution industry. 
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 14, 2024
news economy
Distribution Industry News

Producer Price Index for Final Demand Down 0.2% in May 2024

Prices for final demand goods fell 0.8% in May.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 14, 2024
news m&a
Distribution Industry News

Epicor Acquires KYKLO

The acquisition accelerates Epicor’s AI-driven ERP vision. 
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 14, 2024
news m&a
Distribution Industry News

White Cap Acquires Dayton Superior Corporation

Expands White Cap’s value-added services. 
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 13, 2024
news m&a
Distribution Industry News

BradyPLUS Acquires Idaho Package Company (iPAK)

The acquisition expands BradyPLUS’ coverage to greater Idaho, Eastern Oregon and Eastern Washington.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 13, 2024
news manufacturing
Distribution Industry News

Manufacturing Technology Orders Down 25.6% YOY in April

Manufacturing technology orders 5.4% behind April 2023. 
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 11, 2024
news economy
Distribution Industry News

April Wholesale Trade Revenues Up 1.4% from Prior Year

April revenues were up slightly from March. 
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 11, 2024
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