News, articles and analysis of MRO distributors serving the facilities maintenance market. Special coverage includes distributors of janitorial, safety and chemical products as well as tools and shop supplies.
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MSC's Q3 sales fall 23 percent
Victoria Kickham, July 2, 2009MRO distributor posts better-than-expected third quarter results, forecasts difficult fourth quarter ahead More -
Zep reports strong third-quarter results
Jack Keough, July 2, 2009Company expects profitability in all quarters next fiscal year More -
Hagemeyer releases 2009-2010 Green Book
Industrial Distribution Staff, July 1, 2009220-page catalog offers training on environmental sustainability and an expanded line of "green" products More -
Grainger launches occupational health and safety catalog
Industrial Distribution Staff, June 29, 2009Print and online versions highlight the recent doubling of Grainger's safety offering
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ITW announces management change
Industrial Distribution Staff, June 22, 2009Illinois Tool Works' board of directors elects Timothy Gardner executive vice president; executive VP Russell M. Flaum to retire July 1 More -
Grainger to acquire majority stake in Japanese joint venture
Victoria Fraza Kickham, June 19, 2009Distributor says it will invest $4 million in MonotaRO Co. Ltd., a Japanese direct marketer of MRO supplies More -
Applied Industrial Technologies partners with ORS Nasco
Purchasing Staff, June 15, 2009Applied Industrial Technologies has entered into a new strategic partnership with ORS Nasco More -
Grainger sales drop 10 percent in May
Victoria Fraza Kickham, June 8, 2009Grainger's May 2009 sales dropped 10 percent versus May 2008 More
News from the Web
MSC fiscal 3Q profit drops 46 pct on lower sales (AP)
Source: finance.yahoo.com
Date: 07-02-2009 15:22:27 GMTMSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO INC Files SEC form 8-K, Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Financial Statements (EDGAR Online)
Source: biz.yahoo.com
Date: 07-02-2009 14:03:57 GMTUPDATE - MSC Industrial Q3 results top Wall Street (at Reuters)
Source: www.reuters.com
Date: 07-02-2009 13:18:55 GMTPraxair Acquires Sermatech International
Source: www.praxair.com
Date: 07-01-2009 15:10:23 GMTJoplin, MO and Visalia, CA Named Airgas National Branch of the Year Winners
Source: investor.shareholder.com
Date: 07-01-2009 04:00:00 GMT
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DXP reduces headcount; freezes salaries
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Stimulus money at work. Congrats... now hire...
Kellie Hoffmeister– 5/26/2009 9:59:56 PM EDT
in response to Graybar wins new government contractNon Competes are truly a waste of time. People that work in one industry most of...
Tom Budd– 4/29/2009 7:08:55 PM EDT
in response to Judge rules in favor of ex-Fastenal employeesYes, that figure is $8.5 billion. Due to an editing error, the number was...
Victoria Fraza Kickham– 3/30/2009 11:50:04 AM EDT
in response to Private equity firm downgrades HD Supply investmentYou might check your history, wasn't that $8.5 BILLION not...
Lee Watson– 3/29/2009 8:35:43 PM EDT
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