Quick Hits: Intro To Berkshire eSupply, And A New President And Acquisition At SBP Holdings

ID editor Mike Hockett recaps our exclusive story on Berkshire Hathaway's acquisition of Production Tool Supply that resulted in new master wholesaler Berkshire eSupply, a new president and acquisition for SBP Holdings and an acquisition for New Jersey-based A&M Industrial.

Mike Hockett
Feb 7th, 2018

ID editor Mike Hockett recaps our exclusive story on Berkshire Hathaway's acquisition of Production Tool Supply that resulted in new master wholesaler Berkshire eSupply, a new president and acquisition for SBP Holdings and an acquisition for New Jersey-based A&M Industrial.

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