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Social Network for Trades Aims to Be One-Stop-Shop
David Bauders explains the evolution of Trade Hounds.
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Singer Industrial Adds California Hydraulics Distributor
FTH offers pumps, cylinders, hoses, fittings and precision machining.
November 19, 2024
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Mergers & Acquisitions
NSI Industries Acquired by Private Equity Firm
NSI officials said that Sentinel is "the right partner for our company in this new chapter."
November 19, 2024
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Newly Formed Distributor QXO Makes Offer for Beacon
The move follows Rexel’s rejection of a QXO buyout bid earlier this year.
November 19, 2024
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Mergers & Acquisitions
AFC Industries Acquires Wisconsin Tooling Company
The company said the addition of CH Peters would bolster its tooling and service capabilities.
November 18, 2024
White Cap location, San Diego.
Mergers & Acquisitions
White Cap Acquires Midstream Supply & Rental
The Louisiana company is a distributor of concrete accessories, safety products and erosion control.
November 18, 2024
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Relevant Industrial Acquires Control Specialists
November 18, 2024
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Imperial Dade Acquires Economy Products & Solutions
November 18, 2024
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Digital or Dust: How Tomorrow's Talent Is Reshaping Distribution
November 18, 2024
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Würth Industry North America, Tech Startup Announce AI Partnership
November 14, 2024
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Harrington location in Anaheim, Calif.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Harrington Acquires Fluid Gauge Co.
The company said the deal would expands its reach in metal flow control solutions.
November 20, 2024
Kundinger part and service center, Green Bay, Wis.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Kundinger Affiliate Acquires Astro Hydraulics
Astro is the second Wisconsin company acquired by Kundinger in recent weeks.
November 20, 2024
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Brennan Industries Acquires Coterflex Industrial
The Brazilian manufacturer serves a diverse range of industrial applications.
November 20, 2024
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Operations
NIBCO Announces Opening of the Rex Martin NIBCO Interactive Museum
The museum documents and celebrates NIBCO’s influence on the plumbing industry over the past 120 years.
November 20, 2024
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Staffing Changes
BlackHawk Industrial Names Northeast Region General Manager
Marco Morgado brings more than 30 years' experience to the role.
November 20, 2024
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Operations
Amazon, SpaceX Challenge Labor Board's Constitutionality
The agency had filed complaints against both companies over workers’ rights and union organizing.
November 20, 2024
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Awards
PTDA Foundation Announces Inaugural Scholarship Recipients
The employee scholarship provides $2,500 for continuing education.
November 19, 2024
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Imperial Dade Acquires San-A-Care
San-A-Care has served greater Milwaukee for some 60 years.
November 19, 2024
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Distribution Solutions Group Closes TCR, ConRes Deals
The acquisitions were originally announced earlier this fall.
November 19, 2024
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Workforce Development
AD Center for Independent Distributor Leadership Launches Second Cohort
The four-year certification program is designed for current and next-generation executives of AD members.
November 18, 2024
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Company Expansion & Consolidation
Automated Warehouse Company to Build $144M Georgia Hub
GreenBox Systems said it would hire 300 people to work at the warehouse.
November 18, 2024
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Awards
Magid Again Named Among Top Chicagoland Workplaces
The company was recognized for the fourth consecutive year.
November 18, 2024
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AI Taught to Hear Battery Fires Before They Start
These fires can reach 2,012°F in one second.
November 18, 2024
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Old Brewery Shut Down; Mattel's Packaging Problem; Nissan's Layoffs | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 196
Also on the podcast, deadly factory explosion, startup competes with Boeing and Airbus, generative AI makes autonomous robots more human and Rivian and VW launch venture.
November 18, 2024
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Technology & Software
Prokeep Secures $25M in Funding
Prokeep said the financing will support the expansion of its demand-generation capabilities.
November 18, 2024