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Hillman Increases Distribution Capacity

Hillman Increases Distribution Capacity

Hillman Solutions (NASDAQ: HLMN), a supplier of complete hardware solutions, says it will unveil its “state-of-the-art” distribution center in Jacksonville, Florida, which will create 50 new jobs. The company says the expansion caps a 15-year presence in Jacksonville and will enable Hillman to better service retailers in the Southeast. The Hillman Group was listed among […]

New Residential Construction Slowed in September

New Residential Construction Slowed in September

The rate of new residential construction slowed in September, two federal departments said. Privately‐owned housing units authorized by building permits in September were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,589,000, 7.7% below the revised August rate but virtually unchanged from the September 2020 rate, according to a report from U.S. Census Bureau and the […]

Keys to Adopting a Customer-Centric Distribution Sales Strategy

Keys to Adopting a Customer-Centric Distribution Sales Strategy

Market research shows that business-to-business selling continues to evolve and the purchasing journey has changed drastically in recent years, hence the need for a customer-centric distribution sales strategy. B2B buyers are smarter and understand more about their procurement needs than ever before, requiring sellers to be more agile and adaptable to meet their needs. Research […]

Air Pros USA Teams up With Florida Gators Football and Alachua County Veteran Services Division

Thomas was nominated by the Alachua County Veteran Services Division because of his service to the country, and he has a 23-year-old A/C unit in need of being replaced.

Pentair Finalizes $255M Pleatco Acquisition

Pentair Finalizes $255M Pleatco Acquisition

Pentair (NYSE:PNR), a provider of water treatment and sustainable solutions, says it has completed its transaction to acquire Pleatco for approximately $255 million in cash, subject to customary adjustments. Pleatco manufactures water filtration and clean air technologies for pool, spa and industrial air customers. The acquisition provides Pentair additional replacement filter products to be sold […]

Sonepar USA President on Unique Approach to M&A

Sonepar USA President on Unique Approach to M&A

To continue reading this article you must be a paid subscriber. Subscribe to MDM Already Subscribed? Click here to log-in | Forgot your password? Sonepar USA, fresh off its market-shifting acquisition of Springfield Electric, has a specific profile of the type of company it looks to acquire in its approach to M&A. Despite its status […]

Fed: Industrial production dropped 1.3% in September

Fed: Industrial production dropped 1.3% in September

Industrial production dropped 1.3% in September after moving down 0.1% the month before, according to the U.S. Federal Reserve. Output was previously reported to have risen 0.4% in August. In September, manufacturing output decreased 0.7%. The production of motor vehicles and parts fell 7.2%, as shortages of semiconductors continued to hobble operations; factory output elsewhere […]

Platinum Equity Acquires Oregon Tool

Platinum Equity Acquires Oregon Tool

Platinum Equity, a global investment firm with more than $25 billion in assets under management, announced that its acquisition of Oregon Tool has been completed. Oregon Tool is a global manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket-driven professional grade cutting tools, outdoor equipment accessories and parts. Financial terms were not disclosed. Oregon Tool is the world’s leading […]

FDH Aero Acquires Stealth

FDH Aero Acquires Stealth

Southern California-based FDH Aero, an aerospace and defense products distributor for aircraft production and aftermarket supply chains, has acquired Stealth Aerospace. Stealth is FDH’s ninth acquisition and the seventh completed since Audax Private Equity invested in FDH in 2017. Founded in 1995, Stealth is a stocking distributor of aerospace electrical and electro-mechanical components, including relays, […]

A Better Way to Maintain and Install Rooftop Units and Grow Your Service Business

See how the Climatix RTU Solution improved efficiency and energy savings for Bull Valley Golf Club and helped Rabine Mechanical expand their business.