Quick Hits: Lowe's Acquiring MRO Distributor, And ID's Salary Survey

These latest ID Quick Hits cover Lowe's pending acquisition of multifamily housing industry MRO distributor Maintenance Supply Headquarters, and our Annual Salary Survey, which is now open.

May 24th, 2017

These latest ID Quick Hits cover Lowe's pending acquisition of multifamily housing industry MRO distributor Maintenance Supply Headquarters, and our Annual Salary Survey, which is now open.

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Metalworking distributor AHB Tooling & Machinery Announces New Director of Business Development

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Wajax Q3 Industrial Parts Sales Rise 2.4% Year-over-Year

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DNOW's Q3 Sales Fall 9% Year-Over-Year

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Carhartt Introduces Rugged Professional Series

This product collection comes in nine styles and features Rugged Flex and Stain Breaker technologies, along with wrinkle resistance.

SureWerx USA Acquires Sure Foot Corporation

North Dakota-based Sure Foot is the company behind the Due North brand of winter traction aids, among others.

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Why Tariffs Haven't Revitalized American Steelmakers

After enjoying a brief tariff-induced sugar high last year, American steelmakers are reeling.

Industrial Distribution's 2019 Big 50 Countdown: 50-31

Presented by editors Anna Wells and Mike Hockett, see the first part of ID's 2019 Big 50 List video countdown, covering companies from No. 50 through 31.

Martin Supply Sells Townsend Door Hardware and Systems Division

Martin said the sale will allow it to focus on its primary strategy of industrial, safety, fasteners and integrated supply.