ID Quick Hits: Grainger Show Takeaways, And Why Fastenal Is Acquiring Mansco

These latest Quick Hits recap editor Mike Hockett's time at Grainger Show March 12-13 and his recent interview with Fastenal CFO Holden Lewis, who discussed the company's decision to acquire Manufacturer's Supply Company and overall acquisition strategy.

Mike Hockett
Mar 22nd, 2017

These latest Quick Hits recap editor Mike Hockett's time at Grainger Show March 12-13 and his recent interview with Fastenal CFO Holden Lewis, who discussed the company's decision to acquire Manufacturer's Supply Company and overall acquisition strategy.

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