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Essendant Layoffs Top 1,100 Across Five States as Restructuring Deepens
The Illinois actions are particularly significant because Lincolnshire is home to Essendant’s corporate headquarters and the Chicago area was one of six markets the company identified last year as the foundation of its redesigned national distribution network.
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AlarMax Expands Logistics, Training Capabilities with New Fulfillment Center and Innovation Lab
The investments reflect a broader shift in specialty distribution as security, access control, networking and audiovisual systems become more integrated and technically complex.
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Lowe’s Foundation Expands Skilled Trades Investment to More Than $60 Million
The announcement comes as distributors across the building products, industrial supplies and construction sectors continue to cite a shortage of skilled labor as a significant challenge.
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The Retiring Rep Problem: How to Transition Accounts Without Losing Them
Distribution leaders have worried about the silver tsunami for years, usually in the context of ownership transitions and the labor force in the warehouse and on the counter. It applies just as much to the sales force, and the numbers say it’s not a distant problem.
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Saddle Creek Taps Internal Successor as CEO in Planned Leadership Transition
Grady Martin most recently served as COO, where he helped oversee the company’s operations, technology initiatives, and long-term growth strategy.
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SupplyHouse Expands Skilled Trades Scholarship Program to $75,000
SupplyHouse said the expanded scholarship program builds on its first two years and reflects the company’s long-term commitment to supporting the skilled trades through education and workforce development.
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McNichols Appoints New President to Lead Growth Following Big Investment
McNichols operates nineteen service centers across the United States and distributes and fabricates specialty metals and fiberglass products, including perforated and expanded metals, wire mesh, grating, and industrial flooring products.
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Winsupply Expands Area Leadership Team to Support Growth and Entrepreneur Recruitment
The company said the expansion is designed to provide more strategic support to local company presidents as they grow market share, scale their businesses and develop future leaders.
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Southern Glazer’s Restructures Sales Organization, Cuts About 1% of U.S. Workforce
Southern Glazer’s said the restructuring reflects changing customer engagement preferences and increased use of digital commerce and data-driven selling.
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Imperial Brady Names Former SRS Distribution Executive to Lead Operations
At Imperial Brady, Willis Weirich will be responsible for overseeing logistics operations, warehouse performance, inventory management, safety programs, and operational integration efforts