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Oct 17th, 2018

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NAM CEO: This is Not a Time to Sit Back

'If we fail, America will not endure. If we are to succeed, it must be together.'

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WESCO, Anixter Announce Future Leaders

See who will lead the $17 billion combined company, of which the completed merger is expected in Q2 or Q3 of this year.

April/May Industrial Supply M&A Recap

While April was nearly an empty field of M&A activity in industrial supply, May showed signs of life.

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Acquisition, New Website for Mars Supply

Mars boosts its Minnesota and Midwest presence by adding nearby MTS, based 10 miles to the East of Mars' Bloomington headquarters.

Eyeing the Bounce Back

Industrial purchasing continues to lag, but a look at state-by-state re-opening schedules offers insight as to which sectors could improve sooner.

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Power Tool Suppliers Feel Pandemic's Economic Pressure

What is the outlook for the power tools market going forward?

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How Crescent Electric Supply Has Handled the Pandemic

Electrical and industrial products distributor Crescent Electric Supply details its COVID-19 response, which includes valuable resources for other distributors to utilize.

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Where Do Distributors Go From Here?

Aside from wondering which distributors will or won't be OK during this downturn, it's worth examining which markets are providing opportunities today.

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Replaceable Filter Could Solve N95 Mask Problems

It has a membrane that more efficiently filters particles the size of SARS-CoV-2 and could be replaced on an N95 mask after every use.

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Man Lied to Mfg. Employer About Having Virus

A man allegedly falsely said he had COVID-19, causing an Atlanta-area plant to close for cleaning and put other employees on paid leave.

Light-Up Masks Could Revolutionize COVID Detection

Embedded sensors with enhanced genetic materials could provide a less expensive and more reliable detection option than current tests.

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Trump Tours Mich. Ford Plant

The president did not publicly wear a face mask.