Quick Hits: Caterpillar Plant Closures, New Vallen President, And ID’s Watch List

In this ID Quick Hits episode, editor Mike Hockett recaps Caterpillar reportedly closing up to three facilities, a new president at Vallen Distribution, and ID's 2018 Watch List companies.

Mar 28th, 2018

In this ID Quick Hits episode, editor Mike Hockett recaps Caterpillar reportedly closing up to three facilities, a new president at Vallen Distribution, and ID's 2018 Watch List companies.

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Report: CEO of Pumps Distributor/Supplier AGI Industries Has Died

David George reportedly passed away Jan. 15 in Denver.

5 Minutes With ID: Lawson Products' Trista Jones on Hiring During a Pandemic

Despite COVID-19, distributors are still recruiting. So how does one do it safely?

OSHA Bumps Up Violation Penalties

OSHA adjusts its civil penalty amounts annually based on cost-of-living adjustments.

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Wall Collapse at Plumbing Distributor Kills 1, Injures 4

The Wednesday morning incident happened at the Hendersonville, NC location of Hajoca.

Podcast: ID Chats Pandemic, Amazon Business, Tech & More With Zilliant

ID editor Mike Hockett was the featured guest on Zilliant's first "B2B Reimagined" podcast of 2021, which covered a range of trending topics. Check it out here.

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Retailer to Pay Workers to Get Vaccine

The approach is more carrot than stick.

5 Minutes With ID: AD's Jack Templin

AD Electrical & Industrial business president Jack Templin stops by to chat about the group's increased role amid the pandemic.

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Digital Transformation: Start With the Easy Stuff

Conexiom CEO Ray Grady says the transformation journey keys on delighting your customer and gaining internal momentum.

Fire Extinguisher Maker Agrees to $12M Penalty

The company received nearly 400 reports of product failures.

Violent protesters loyal to President Donald Trump storm the Capitol, Jan. 6, 2021, Washington.

Businesses Rethink Political Donations After Capitol Siege

Some halted donations to lawmakers that opposed the certification of the election; others are pausing contributions altogether.

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Speedtech Grows Considerably With Acquisition of Toleeto Fasteners

The SPEEDWRAP Hook & Loop and fasteners manufacturer and VELCRO brand products distributor gains a solid West Coast foothold.

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Fastener Distributor Index Ends 2020 at Highest Mark in 30 Months

Sales, employment and pricing all had major month-to-month gains, while the six-month outlook also continued its rise.