VMR: Fastenal's Sales Dip, And Mid-Sized Distributor Concerns

Our latest Video Market Report covers Fastenal's November sales, concerns for mid-sized distributors from STAFDA's president, and acquisitions for Motion Industries and Van Meter Inc.

Anna Wells
Motion Industries
Dec 10, 2015

Our latest Video Market Report covers Fastenal's November sales, concerns for mid-sized distributors from STAFDA's president, and acquisitions for Motion Industries and Van Meter Inc.

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