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Earnings
DNOW Sales Edge Up as Profit, Earnings Slide
The company’s earnings, however, still exceeded analysts’ expectations.
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Mergers & Acquisitions
QXO Says it Will Nominate New Directors at Beacon
The company is attempting a hostile takeover of the building supply distributor.
February 13, 2025
Mergers & Acquisitions
Motion to Acquire Southern California Company
Thompson Industrial Supply operates two Los Angeles-area locations.
February 13, 2025
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ISA CEO Talks Tariffs, Jobs and How the '25 Convention Will Respond
ISA25 programming will "sift through the noise" to get at the biggest issues impacting the distribution channel.
February 13, 2025
Mergers & Acquisitions
Columbus McKinnon to Acquire Kito Crosby for $2.7B
The companies said the deal would create a global leader in material handling.
February 11, 2025
Company Expansion & Consolidation
Coastal Hose and Supply Expands in Texas
The company has added a second Houston-area facility.
February 11, 2025
Top News
Relevant Industrial Acquires Controlled Fluids Inc.
February 11, 2025
Wesco Sales Down 2.5% in 2024
February 11, 2025
Global Industrial Names Former Optimas, HD Supply Executive as New CEO
February 10, 2025
Tools, Wire and Rope ‘From the Waterfront’
February 10, 2025
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Company Expansion & Consolidation
Sonepar to Combine Michigan Subsidiaries
Standard Electric, Madison Electric and Wittock Supply will have a single leadership team.
February 14, 2025
Economy
U.S. Cutting Tool Orders Fall in 2024
December's orders were off by 4.3%.
February 14, 2025
Supply Chain
Trump Signs Plan for Reciprocal Tariffs on U.S. Trading Partners
The move would match U.S. tariffs to the tax rates other countries charge on imports.
February 14, 2025
Mergers & Acquisitions
Tool Kitting, MRO Company Airsupply Jeyco Acquired by Investment Firm
The company was renamed following the move.
February 13, 2025
Associations
AD Adds More than 500 IMARK Electrical Companies to New Division
The division now represents some 30% of the overall U.S. electrical channel.
February 13, 2025
Associations
ISA Announces Change to ISA25 Closing Keynote
ITR Economics’ Alan Beaulieu will step away from speaking earlier than planned.
February 13, 2025
Video
Security Breach: The Evolution of OT Vulnerabilities
Threats and risks have escalated, but when properly implemented, some solutions have risen to the task.
February 13, 2025
Economy
Manufacturing Technology Orders Fall for Third Straight Year
December's orders were up to the highest level since early last year.
February 13, 2025
Economy
U.S. Inflation Worsened Last Month
The consumer price index increased 3% in January from a year ago.
February 12, 2025
Supply Chain
Steel Yourselves: The True Impact of Metal Tariffs on U.S. Manufacturing
The quantities currently sourced and breadth of sectors impacted mean disruption is unavoidable.
February 11, 2025
Economy
Fed Chair Says Bank Accounts 'Safe' Despite Teardown of Consumer Protection Agency
He also received little scrutiny from senators about the Fed's interest-rate policy.
February 11, 2025
Mergers & Acquisitions
RefrigiWear Acquires Tessuto, Goldfreeze
The brands will join the workwear company's European segment.
February 11, 2025
Earnings
MRC Postpones Q4 Earnings Release
The company said additional time would allow it to complete year-end audit procedures.
February 11, 2025
Economy
Trump Tariffs Rattle Small Business Owners Already Dealing with Tight Margins
"These tariffs are going to make everything we do considerably more expensive."
February 11, 2025
Supply Chain
Trump Steps Up 2018 Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum
The tariffs carry inflation risks at a moment when voters are already weary of high prices.
February 11, 2025