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Operations
MRC Anticipates Sharp Drop in Q3 Sales, Earnings
The company disclosed preliminary quarterly numbers as part of a stock repurchase announcement.
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Operations
White Cap Overhauls its U.S. Organizational Structure
The company will consolidate seven regions into three.
October 16, 2024
Mergers & Acquisitions
Bossard to Acquire Ferdinand Gross Group
The deal will significantly expand Bossard's presence in Germany and Eastern Europe.
October 16, 2024
Mergers & Acquisitions
New England Distributors Join Forces
Following its own acquisition last year, BSC Industries added another longtime Massachusetts company.
October 16, 2024
Staffing Changes
Border States Names Director of Mergers and Acquisitions
Aaron Hughes formerly owned Advance Electrical Supply, which was acquired by Border States in 2022.
October 15, 2024
Economy
August Manufacturing Technology Orders Down 12%
Year-to-date orders, meanwhile, were down by nearly the same margin.
October 15, 2024
Top News
True Value Files for Bankruptcy, Announces Sale to Do it Best Hardware
October 15, 2024
White Cap Acquires Michigan Construction Distributor
October 15, 2024
Air Hydro Power, Elevated Service, Snake River Hydraulics Join IDCO
October 14, 2024
Keeping the Family Business
October 14, 2024
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Awards
First Supply Launches New Employee Value Proposition
The company also highlighted a series of recent industry recognitions.
October 17, 2024
Economy
August U.S. Cutting Tool Orders Down 4.5%
Year-to-date shipments were up slightly over 2023's pace.
October 17, 2024
Business Technology
Security Breach: Legacy Mindsets Are Helping Hackers Weaponize Networks
Embedded security and "design for patching" will be vital in defending against new-age attacks.
October 17, 2024
Supply Chain
Johnson Electric, Aegis Sortation Announce Distribution Partnership
Aegis will distribute TrueDrive and VersaSort products in North America.
October 16, 2024
Staffing Changes
Peer Chain Names Operations VP as its New President
The transition has been in the works for several years.
October 16, 2024
Staffing Changes
SureWerx Promotes Global Chief Supply Chain Officer
Eric Fouts will continue to lead the company's supply chain, manufacturing and operations functions.
October 16, 2024
Operations
The Importance of Sales Enablement in Your Manufacturing Marketing Strategy
Sales enablement can be especially meaningful for manufacturers, where the traditional divide between sales and marketing is woefully inadequate.
October 15, 2024
Sales
Wright Announces Brand Spec as Manufacturer Rep
Brand Spec will represent Wright across the Southeast.
October 15, 2024
Associations
NAHAD Debuts New Logo
The update aims to reflect "the future of the hose manufacturing and distribution industry."
October 15, 2024
Mergers & Acquisitions
Holcim to Acquire OX Engineered Products
OX Engineered Products is a provider of solutions for the nation’s largest homebuilders.
October 15, 2024
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Abandoned Shop in Shambles; TP Panic Buying; Toyota Slows EV Production | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 191
Also on the podcast, Home Depot makes corporate staff take shifts, Milwaukee Tool opens huge new factory, researchers warn of "broken" food system, America's largest French fry maker closes plant, and the oldest Toyota forklift in operation.
October 14, 2024
Company Expansion & Consolidation
H.H. Barnum to Hold South Carolina Open House
The open house will include tours of the office and Barnum’s 46-foot Factory Automation Trailer.
October 14, 2024
Mergers & Acquisitions
Meritus Gas Partners Adds East Bay Welding Supply
The company serves the Bay Area from two locations.
October 11, 2024
Earnings
Fastenal Sales Up by 3.5% in the Third Quarter
Earnings and profit also climbed despite sluggish fastener sales and the effects of a recent hurricane.
October 11, 2024
Supply Chain
Shipping Regulator Says Industry Must Do More to Cut Carbon Pollution
The organization is subtly calling out inaction and nudging companies to work harder.
October 11, 2024