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Fromm headquarters, Reading, Pa.
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Fromm Announces New Services Division
FrommConnect offers engineering, fabrication and services to manufacturers and electrical contractors.
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Railroad station in Bushnell, Ill.
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Tool Maker Vaughan to Shutter Longtime Factory
A failed buyout bid is expected to result in more than 100 layoffs.
April 15, 2024
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Anyseals Goes to Any Lengths
How the wholesaler's competitive edge seals the deal with customers.
April 3, 2024
Mars Supply, New Brighton, Minn.
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Mars Supply Marks its Centennial
The company traces its roots to the late 19th century.
March 25, 2024
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Dakota Supply Group Rebrands as 'DSG'
The overhaul reflects the company's expansion beyond the Dakotas.
March 20, 2024
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Startup Distributor Already Planning Expansion
The humble beginnings — and rapid growth — of Virginia Strut.
March 19, 2024
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California state Sen. Maria Elena Durazo, D-Los Angeles, addresses a gathering in Sacramento, May 20, 2019.
Bill Would Require California Business Owners to Disclose Indentities
April 18, 2024
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WestRock to Build New Corrugated Box Plant in Wisconsin
April 17, 2024
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Sandvik Coromant's Industry Predictions for 2024
April 11, 2024
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Dirk Beveridge Launches 'Force for Good' Event for Distributors
April 5, 2024
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Acumatica looks to offer new solutions.
April 17, 2024
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Court Approves 3M Settlement Over 'Forever Chemicals'
The agreement called for payouts through 2036.
April 2, 2024
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3M Completes Spinoff of Solventum
The health care business is now a standalone company.
April 1, 2024
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Fastenal Releases 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance Report
Company officials said it solidified and made progress toward its long-term ESG goals.
March 29, 2024
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Ohio Steel Tube Plant Faces Fines Over Repeated Violations
The ArcelorMittal factory was citied for similar problems two years ago.
March 28, 2024
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Winsupply Convenes 2024 Meeting, Vendor Showcase
The company expects more than 650 Winsupply local companies and more than 200 vendor partners to attend.
March 25, 2024
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Brennan, UCT Partner on Instrumentation Components
The agreement will incorporate Ham-let products into Brennan's portfolio.
March 21, 2024
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Sonepar Announces Launch of its 'Purpose'
The company made six commitments by 2028 as part of its long-term planning.
March 18, 2024
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The Risk of Glossing Over Contract 'Boilerplate'
As the old adage goes, the devil is in the details.
March 18, 2024
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen during a visit to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Vienna, Va., Jan. 8, 2024.
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Advocacy Group Wins Court Challenge Against Corporate Transparency Law
A small business group said the measure — designed to combat money laundering — is too burdensome.
March 14, 2024
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From Hardware Store to National Distributor
Over more than a century, Black & Company has evolved from a storefront to six distribution hubs.
March 14, 2024
3M headquarters, St. Paul, Minn., May 2023.
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3M Announces New CEO
Bill Brown is the former chairman and CEO of L3Harris Technologies.
March 12, 2024
Graybar St. Louis Service Center, St. Louis, March 2022.
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Graybar, Teamsters Reach Deal to End Strike
Dozens of workers had been on the picket line at a St. Louis-area facility since late last month.
March 12, 2024
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3M Board Approves Solventum Spin-off
The company is anticipated to spin off from 3M on April 1, 2024.
March 11, 2024
Graybar St. Louis Service Center, St. Louis, March 2022.
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Union Workers on Strike at Graybar
The Teamsters union said the employees want to be included in the company's profit-sharing program.
March 8, 2024