Magid Infographic Explains New AR/FR Changes

With the upcoming AR/FR changes going into effect April 1, Magid has produced this infographic to help simplify the standards and ratings.

Mar 30, 2015

With the upcoming AR/FR changes going into effect April 1, Magid has produced this infographic to help simplify the standards and ratings.

Today in Manufacturing Podcast

Today in Manufacturing Podcast

January 15, 2025

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Transparency Laws Mean Distributors Must Put Compensation Cards on the Table

January 20, 2025

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Fastenal’s Annual Sales Climb by Nearly 3% Despite Sluggish Q4

January 17, 2025

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Value Added Distributors Partners with Private Equity Firm

January 16, 2025

Today in Manufacturing Podcast

Today in Manufacturing Podcast

Today in Manufacturing has a new podcast brought to you by the editors of Industrial Media. In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward.

January 15, 2025

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Transparency Laws Mean Distributors Must Put Compensation Cards on the Table

The complex web can easily ensnare distributors — especially those operating in multiple states.

January 20, 2025

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Fastenal’s Annual Sales Climb by Nearly 3% Despite Sluggish Q4

The company’s earnings, however, were down compared to 2023.

January 17, 2025

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Value Added Distributors Partners with Private Equity Firm

VAD operates 17 facilities across the Midwest and South.

January 16, 2025

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Belt Power Acquires Sparks Belting Company

Sparks is a distributor and fabricator of conveyor belting systems and power transmission products.

January 16, 2025

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Harnessing Machine Learning to Transform Lead Time Management

Calculating lead times demands precision, preparation and solutions.

January 16, 2025

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Beacon Says $11B QXO Offer ‘Significantly Undervalues’ the Company

Company officials said its board evaluated and unanimously rejected the proposal.

January 16, 2025

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Advanced Lubrication Specialties Acquires Chemlube's Lubricants Division

The Savannah-based business distributes lubricants in bulk throughout the Southeast.

January 15, 2025

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Auveco Appoints Former Summit Electric CEO as Chief Executive

Ed Gerber led Summit through its sale to Sonepar and served as president of the Industrial Supply Association.

January 15, 2025

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QXO Announces $11B Offer for Roofing Supply Giant

The company said it went public with its buyout bid after months of “delays, cancellations and unreasonable preconditions.”

January 15, 2025

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Imperial Dade Acquires S. Freedman & Sons

The 120-year-old company serves customers across the Mid-Atlantic.

January 14, 2025

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Motion to Acquire M.B. McKee

The bearings and drives distributor operates three West Texas locations.

January 13, 2025

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Navigating National Distributors: The Strategic Advantage of Independent Manufacturers’ Reps

Before diving headfirst into a relationship with a national distributor, there are challenges to consider.

January 13, 2025

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Birmingham Fastener Acquires Anchor Bolt & Supply

Anchor's co-owners will continue to oversee the West Texas business.

January 10, 2025

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The Kennedy Company Names New CEO

Tom Cacciola is the first chief executive from outside the company's founding family.

January 10, 2025