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Earnings
Ferguson Posts Slight Sales Increase as Earnings, Profit Slide
The company said that its new fiscal year began âlargely as expected.â
Featured
Operations
Motion President James Howe on His Priorities Heading into 2025
Plus, lessons learned in recent years â and navigating new technology moving forward.
December 10, 2024
Mergers & Acquisitions
Private Equity Firm to Combine HVAC Distributors Global, MARS
Officials said the deal would strengthen the product and service offerings of both companies.
December 9, 2024
Company Expansion & Consolidation
Evolution Motion Solutions Opens Boston-Area Hub
The new facility follows the company's expansion into New England last year.
December 9, 2024
Video
How Rexel Is Taking on the Explosive Electrification Trend
Eric Packer, a company regional president, discusses the biggest opportunities in the market.
December 9, 2024
E-Commerce
Company Launches a âDigital-Firstâ MRO Distributor
NorthSky Supply calls itself an âe-commerce forwardâ B2B distribution platform.
December 6, 2024
Top News
Amazon Tests 15 Minute Delivery
December 10, 2024
Fastenal Posts the Yearâs First Monthly Increase in Fastener Sales
December 5, 2024
Famed Workwear Maker Moving from Texas to California
December 5, 2024
Aligning âCulture and Capabilityâ
December 5, 2024
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December 5, 2024
Economy
Post-IMTS Manufacturing Tech Order Decline Blunted by Aerospace Rebound
Orders are down 7.5% through the first 10 months of the year.
December 10, 2024
Mergers & Acquisitions
TricorBraun to Acquire Veritiv's Container Business
The company said the former All American Containers would enhance its North American footprint.
December 10, 2024
Video
Explosion at GM Site; Cargill Cuts Thousands; Rivian Gets Billions | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 199
Also on the podcast, driverless cars get "digital seizures," old Kraft factory reborn as cannabis cultivation, Coca-Cola changes plastic plans, China bans critical materials and Gen Z in manufacturing.
December 9, 2024
Supply Chain
Trump Says He Can't Guarantee Tariffs Won't Raise U.S. Prices
He has threatened to impose tariffs on goods imported from Mexico, Canada and China.
December 9, 2024
Operations
Companies Are Still Committing to Net-Zero Emissions, Even if It's a Bumpy Road
A look at corporate emissions commitments â and what can undermine them.
December 9, 2024
New Products
RS Enables Industrial Safety With Omronâs NX Series Safety Controllers
Engineered to help users overcome common safety and operating challenges in industrial environments.
December 9, 2024
Mergers & Acquisitions
Wesco Completes Acquisition of Data Center Services Firm
The companies announced the $185 million deal earlier this fall.
December 6, 2024
Supply Chain
China's Ban on Key High-Tech Materials Could Have Broad Impact on Industries, Economy
China has banned, in principle, exports to the U.S. of gallium, germanium and antimony.
December 6, 2024
Economy
Why Trump and the Federal Reserve Could Clash in the Coming Years
Trumpâs proposals to cut taxes and impose steep and widespread tariffs are a recipe for high inflation.
December 6, 2024
Supply Chain
Japan's Nippon Steel Sets Sights on Growing Overseas Market in Bid to Acquire U.S. Steel
Nippon Steel Corp. has its eyes on India, Southeast Asia and the U.S.
December 6, 2024
Workforce Development
PTDA Foundation Launches Career Recruitment Initiative
âStart Your Career, Move the World" provides a fully customized suite of recruiting tools.
December 5, 2024
Mergers & Acquisitions
Berry to Sell Specialty Tapes Business in $540M Deal
Berry aims to transition its portfolio toward more consistent, higher-growth consumer-oriented end markets and platforms.
December 5, 2024
Workforce Development
Work-Life Balance Isn't Working for Women
More women than men report having to address personal or family needs at work.
December 5, 2024
New Products
Smith, Kibo Debut Distributor-Focused Precomposed Commerce Platform
The companies say Kibo Go is a first-of-its-kind solution for wholesalers and distributors.
December 5, 2024