ID Quick Hits: Motion Industries’ Latest Acquisition, And Staples Wants Essendant

In this episode of ID Quick Hits, editor Mike Hockett recaps Motion Industries' acquisition of a California MRO distributor, Staples' buyout offer for Essendant, HD Supply opening its new Atlanta headquarters and more.

May 24, 2018

After a couple quiet weeks on the news front, a couple of major items popped up that our readers and viewers took big notice of.

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Transparency Laws Mean Distributors Must Put Compensation Cards on the Table

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Value Added Distributors Partners with Private Equity Firm

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Beacon Says $11B QXO Offer ‘Significantly Undervalues’ the Company

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Auveco Appoints Former Summit Electric CEO as Chief Executive

Ed Gerber led Summit through its sale to Sonepar and served as president of the Industrial Supply Association.

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QXO Announces $11B Offer for Roofing Supply Giant

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The 120-year-old company serves customers across the Mid-Atlantic.

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