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.

Mike Hockett
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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