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Shively Bros. Selects New Executive Management Team

Marty Kenney will retire as president on Dec. 13, and the company has made a chain of internal promotions to move forward with.

In this Nov. 27 file photo, Balo Balogun labels items in preparation for a holiday sale at a Walmart Supercenter in Las Vegas.

US Gains a Robust 266,000 Jobs

The November unemployment rate dipped to 3.5%, matching a half-century low, and wages rose a solid 3.1% compared with a year earlier.

MRO E-Commerce Solution Yardi Marketplace Expands to Canada

The office and building supply procurement system accommodates in-store purchases from Acklands-Grainger, HD Supply, Veritiv and other leading suppliers.

Essendant Announces New Leader for Vertical Markets Group

Guy Unterberg, who joined the company in 2017, brings more than 25 years of experience in business development, sales operations and market forecasting to the role.

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November Fastener Distributor Index Re-Enters Contraction, Has Biggest One-Month Drop Since July 2016

The index has sunk 9.3 points over the past two months, while distributors' six-month outlook had a modest improvement.

Marsh Bellofram Sells King-Gage to NOSHOK

King-Gage markets application-specific solutions for level measurement, inventory tank gauging and compressed air filtration o the chemical, industrial, offshore, marine and food & beverage industries.

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Makita Launches Two 18V LXT Cordless Rivet Tools

The 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Rivet Tools provide power, speed and convenience to the application.

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Fastenal Daily Sales Accelerate in Nov., Reversing Trend

Though still considerably slower than what Fastenal started the year with, November's figures were a reversal a year-long deceleration.

In this Oct. 2, 2019 file photo, a shipping container is lifted off the back of a truck as others wait in line to have their cargo unloaded at a terminal on Harbor Island in Seattle.

US Trade Gap Narrows 7.6% to $47.2 billion in October

The deficit in the trade of goods with China narrowed by 1.1% to $31.3 billion in October and is down 14.6% so far this year.

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China Says US Must Cut Tariffs in Trade Deal

The two sides are negotiating details of a “Phase 1” agreement announced by President Donald Trump in October.

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Winsupply Acquires MN-Based Pumps Supplier Industrial Equipment & Parts

Industrial Equipment & Parts provides heavy industrial pumps, and value-added parts and services to customers in the Upper Midwest.

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Kapro Tools Introduces 705 Eagle Contractor Box Level

New box level features patented OPTIVISION Red technology for improved visibility and readability.

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ReThink Labeling Launches Exclusive Certified Label Program for Epson Printers

New solution overcomes common problems of label appearance, adhesion and performance.

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Holidays Bring Phishing Scam Surge Aimed at Small Business

While cybercriminals strike at any time of the year, they’re particularly active during the holiday and income tax filing seasons when computer users expect to see more emails.

OSHA’s 2019 Included Most Inspections in 4 Years

Federal OSHA conducted 33,401 inspections in fiscal 2019 — its most since 2015 — and provided training programs to a record number of employees.

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Are Trade Shows Still Worth It?

We’ve seen some serious marketing crimes committed at trade shows.

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Businesses Add Only 67K Jobs in November; Manufacturing Down 6K

Manufacturing, construction and mining each lost 6,000 jobs last month in a slowdown in the goods-producing sector.

Tackle Tough Scale Buildup

Goodway offers a small, portable scale removal system to effectively perform clean-in-place descaling within a facility.

Platte River Equity Invests in GME Supply Co.

Headquartered in Columbia, MO, GME is a distributor of fall protection, safety equipment and related gear for at-height workers.

In this Oct. 2, 2019 file photo, trucks hauling shipping containers drive near containers stacked five-high at a terminal on Harbor Island in Seattle. US and China are trying to finalize a modest trade agreement to deescalate a trade war that has rattled financial markets and hobbled global economic growth.

Forever War: US, China Struggle to Defuse Trade Conflict

President Donald Trump delivered another setback to the optimists Tuesday, saying he was willing to wait until after the 2020 elections to close a deal with Beijing.

White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney talks with US President Donald after his meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at Winfield House on Tuesday, Dec. 3, in London.

Trump Says China Deal Could Wait until after Election

Trump said Tuesday that the only limiting factor to reaching an agreement with China is whether he wants to make a deal.

Paycom personnel monitor physical and IT security in the command center at the Oklahoma City Paycom campus Monday, Nov. 25, in Oklahoma City. Company officials say they ramped-up security after a disgruntled ex-worker began frightening employees with threatening messages and social media posts.

Fears over Worker Shootings Prompt New Business Tactics

As mass shootings have become frequent, more company leaders have confronted an absence of clear plans for protecting workers from a disgruntled colleague.

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Vertical Machining Center – A Compact Solution

Machine shops looking for a “second-op” machine can depend on Palmgren’s Vertical Machining Center for a compact solution.

Weiler Abrasives Raises $100K for United Way

Weiler's 75th anniversary celebration continues with its “75 Days of Giving”.

In this June 19, 2019 file photo, a cargo ship is docked at the Port of Los Angeles in Los Angeles.

US Economy Grew at 2.1% Annual Rate Last Quarter

Many economists have estimated that GDP growth is weakening in the current quarter.

PIP to Buy Boss Manufacturing's Gloves, Boots and Rainwear Business

Boss, with operations dating back to 1893, has been a supplier of work gloves and PPE to both the consumer and industrial markets.

Ad Business a Boon for Amazon but a Turn-off for Shoppers

Amazon has turned its online store into an advertising powerhouse in just a few years, with the downside being the impact on the user experience.

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Cummins Cutting 2,000 Jobs in 2020

The engine and power generation equipment maker cited faster-than-expected demand slowdown making the cuts necessary.