News of Motion Industries absorbing fellow Genuine Parts Co. subsidiary EIS Inc. expectedly led traffic on ID this past week, while Fastenal, G.L. Huyett and ID's new digital edition were also well-read items.
Here's this week's Top 5
EIS Merged Into Motion Industries As Electrical Specialties Group: After operating as an independent subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company for nearly 20 years, electrical/industrial parts distributor EIS Inc. has been absorbed by fellow GPC subsidiary Motion Industries and is now the Electrical Specialties Group of Motion Industries. One day later, Motion announced that it is opening a new distribution center near Seattle late this spring.
Fastenal Sales, Headcount Accelerate In February: Fastenal achieved its ninth-straight month of at least a 12.0 percent year-over-year daily sales gain in February, while the company added more than 400 total employees.
When The Price Isn't Right - 3 Steps For Distributors To Take Back Control Of Pricing: Most distributors know they have room for improvement with pricing. But how do you know if you have a real problem? Here, Kim Long examines five common indicators, and how to take back control.
Fastener Master Distributor G.L. Huyett Acquires HANDI-CHECK From Illinois Tool Works: Minneapolis, KS-based G.L. Huyett, a supplier and master distributor of non-threaded fastener products, has acquired the HANDI-CHECK packaged goods business of ITW Shakeproof Industrial Products.
ID's March Digital Edition: At long last, Industrial Distribution's new print digital edition has arrived. Our 2018 March digital edition features a Distributor Profile on Green Bay, WI-based Packer Fastener, a youth-driven company that has seen tremendous growth out of its culture-based hiring. Also featured is our seventh annual Watch List — a collection of short profiles on small and mid-sized distributors the market should keep an eye on going forward. The print version mailed out to subscribers on Friday, March 9.
