Watsco’s sales were down 2% year over year.
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CEO says tariffs are working in MRC’s favor.
Kevin Weadick, formerly of Zoro and FleetPride, will take on the role.
Motion’s sales fall slightly in the quarter.
Move is a pivotal step in the company’s shift toward the professional contractor market.
FBM adds 45 branches with Rew Materials.
Hiring of CTO follows November hiring of Chief AI Officer.
John Brooks will reach municipal markets in Eastern Canada.
Cutting tool consumption was down 6.7% YTD.
CEO provides update in latest quarterly call.
Single-family housing starts were 14.2% below February.
Proceeds will finance a portion of upcoming Beacon acquisition.
Distributor expands its presence in New England and Canada.
Lowes to expand Pro offering with acquisition.
Kodiak expands Southeast presence with North Carolina building materials supplier.
March final demand prices increased 0.1%.
Year over year, orders were up 12.5%.
Fasteners sales were up after seven consecutive flat or declining quarters.
Inventories were up 1.1% from February 2024.
The acquisition extends the company’s reach in Nevada.
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Watsco’s sales were down 2% year over year.
CEO says tariffs are working in MRC’s favor.
Kevin Weadick, formerly of Zoro and FleetPride, will take on the role.
Motion’s sales fall slightly in the quarter.
Move is a pivotal step in the company’s shift toward the professional contractor market.
FBM adds 45 branches with Rew Materials.
Hiring of CTO follows November hiring of Chief AI Officer.
John Brooks will reach municipal markets in Eastern Canada.
Cutting tool consumption was down 6.7% YTD.
CEO provides update in latest quarterly call.
Single-family housing starts were 14.2% below February.
Proceeds will finance a portion of upcoming Beacon acquisition.
Distributor expands its presence in New England and Canada.
Lowes to expand Pro offering with acquisition.
Kodiak expands Southeast presence with North Carolina building materials supplier.
March final demand prices increased 0.1%.
Year over year, orders were up 12.5%.
Fasteners sales were up after seven consecutive flat or declining quarters.
Inventories were up 1.1% from February 2024.
The acquisition extends the company’s reach in Nevada.
Watsco’s sales were down 2% year over year.
CEO says tariffs are working in MRC’s favor.
Kevin Weadick, formerly of Zoro and FleetPride, will take on the role.
Motion’s sales fall slightly in the quarter.
Move is a pivotal step in the company’s shift toward the professional contractor market.
FBM adds 45 branches with Rew Materials.
Hiring of CTO follows November hiring of Chief AI Officer.
John Brooks will reach municipal markets in Eastern Canada.
Cutting tool consumption was down 6.7% YTD.
CEO provides update in latest quarterly call.
Single-family housing starts were 14.2% below February.
Proceeds will finance a portion of upcoming Beacon acquisition.
Distributor expands its presence in New England and Canada.
Lowes to expand Pro offering with acquisition.
Kodiak expands Southeast presence with North Carolina building materials supplier.
March final demand prices increased 0.1%.
Year over year, orders were up 12.5%.
Fasteners sales were up after seven consecutive flat or declining quarters.
Inventories were up 1.1% from February 2024.
The acquisition extends the company’s reach in Nevada.