ID Quick Hits: Grainger's January Sales, And Amazon's Big New Supply Chain Project

These latest ID Quick Hits cover Grainger Show 2016 and the company's January sales report, an update on Amazon's global supply chain project, and a divestiture for MRC Global.

Feb 12, 2016

These latest ID Quick Hits cover Grainger Show 2016 and the company's January sales report, an update on Amazon's global supply chain project, and a divestiture for MRC Global.

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Core & Main Green Bay branch, De Pere, Wis.

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Hillman Signs Deal for Suburban Cincinnati Campus

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Optimas International Headquarters

Optimas Solutions Adds Singapore Subsidiary

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Core & Main Green Bay branch, De Pere, Wis.

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Hillman Signs Deal for Suburban Cincinnati Campus

The hardware supplier plans to consolidate its nearby operations at the new facility.

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Optimas International Headquarters

Optimas Solutions Adds Singapore Subsidiary

The distributor said that the move would accelerate its growth in Southeast Asia.

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Graybar to ‘Significantly’ Increase U.S. Warehouse Capacity

The company’s “STAR” distribution centers will focus on large projects in “high-growth” markets.

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Fastenal’s Daily Sales Jump Nearly 12% in August

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BSC Industries Acquires Pennsylvania Distributor

BSC officials said the move would also bolster its operations in Ohio and West Virginia.

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Motion office, Houston, Jan. 2021.

Motion Parent Announces Agreement with Activist Investor

The company named former Grainger and Home Depot executives to its board as part of the settlement.

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White Cap location, San Diego.

White Cap Acquires Texas, Florida Suppliers

RSS and Stuart Building Products provide rebar and concrete products in their respective states.

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Sonepar Rebrands Standard Electric, Madison Electric, Wittock Supply

The announcement represents a “milestone” in the consolidation of the three companies.

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Home Depot Closes $5.5B GMS Acquisition

The deal would enhance SRS' position as a “multi-category building materials distributor.”

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Tariffs Affecting Profits and Likely to Lead to Increased Prices, Survey Shows

More than 90% of pricing leaders reported fearing the impact of tariffs over the coming months.

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Dissan Group Acquires Fellow Canadian Jan-San Distributor

The newly added company serves industrial and commercial customers across Quebec.

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Crescent Who We Are Location

Crescent Electric Names New CEO

Penny Cotner previously led Infinite Electronics.

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