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Johnson Controls Showcases Connected Home Products at NAHB International Builders’ Show

Johnson Controls showcased a complete range of smart home security, controls, and HVAC products at the 2022 NAHB International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Florida.

The Power of Analytics for Distributors

The Power of Analytics for Distributors

Analytics is one of the core areas of best-practice distribution management that MDM has championed for decades (and have supported industrial products marketers through our MDM Analytics offerings). If you’re looking to create a more data-informed organization — and who isn’t today? — then I’m excited to share my conversation with Tony Pericle, CEO and […]

Global Industrial: Sales Up Overall Despite Down 4Q

Global Industrial: Sales Up Overall Despite Down 4Q

Global Industrial Company (NYSE:GIC) of Port Washington, New York, reported consolidated sales in the fourth quarter of 2021 decreased 4.3% to $262 million compared to 2020, but overall annual sales increased 3.3% to $1.06 billion. The 4Q of 2021 had 61 selling days, five fewer days than the same quarter in 2020. Sales increased 3.5% […]

MRC Global Yearly Sales Top $2.6B

MRC Global Yearly Sales Top $2.6B

MRC Global Inc. reported 2021 year-end sales of $2.66 billion, a 4% increase over 2020. The pipes, valves and fittings distributor also reported 2021 fourth-quarter sales of $686 million, an 18% increase over the same period in 2020. For the year, adjusted EBITDA was $146 million, 5.5% of sales, a 51% improvement over 2020. In […]

Gryphon Investors Acquires Benoist Brothers

Gryphon Investors Acquires Benoist Brothers

Middle-market private equity firm Gryphon Investors has acquired Benoist Brothers Supply Co., a Midwest-based regional distributor of HVAC/R equipment, parts and supplies. Financial terms were not disclosed. Gryphon said it plans to operate the Company as an independent division of its Wittichen Supply Holding Company under the Benoist brand, alongside existing portfolio company Wittichen Supply […]

US Foods to Split CEO, Chair Roles

US Foods to Split CEO, Chair Roles

US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD), one of the largest foodservice distributors in the country, will separate the roles of CEO and chair, the company announced. The change was made following a governance review by the company’s board of directors. Robert M. Dutkowsky, currently US Foods’ independent lead director, has been elected non-executive chair. Pietro […]

WESCO Reports ‘Record’ 4Q Sales

WESCO Reports ‘Record’ 4Q Sales

WESCO International Inc. (NYSE: WCC), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, reported “record” fourth-quarter sales to close out 2021. The company had $4.9 billion in sales during the quarter, a 17.5% increase over the same period in 2020. The company also reported 4Q operating profit of $220.3 million, as well as record net income attributable to common stockholders of […]

Smaller Buildings Can Benefit From Building Automation Systems

Small- to medium-sized buildings make up about 94% of all commercial buildings in the U.S., according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, yet only 13% of those buildings have a building automation system.

Genuine Parts Increases Dividend 10%

Genuine Parts Increases Dividend 10%

Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC) announced a 10% increase in the regular quarterly cash dividend for 2022, marking the 66th consecutive year it has increased the dividend. The GPC Board of Directors increased the cash dividend payable to an annual rate of $3.58 per share compared with the previous dividend of $3.26 per share. The […]

How 4 Distributors are Building Supply Chain Resilience

How 4 Distributors are Building Supply Chain Resilience

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Sysco Closes Acquisition of Coastal Companies

Sysco Closes Acquisition of Coastal Companies

Foodservice distributor Sysco Corp. (NYSE: SYY) of Houston has completed its acquisition of The Coastal Companies, a leading fresh produce distributor and value-added processor based in Laurel, Maryland. The deal previously was reported in December. Financial details were not disclosed. “The acquisition will operate as part of FreshPoint, Sysco’s specialty produce business, and enables FreshPoint […]

Harris Partners with Airgas, Distributes Oxy-fuel Torches for Kentucky Tornado Clean-up

Harris Products Group came together with its distributor Airgas to supply oxy-fuel torches and tips to several companies in Mayfield, Kentucky in the aftermath of a devastating tornado.

New Member Spotlight — Brandon Industries

New Member Spotlight — Brandon Industries

Brandon Industries is a leading National Streetscape provider, at the forefront of enhancing the face of America’s neighborhoods while retaining their heritage. It is our goal to bring visually stunning spaces to life. We are located in McKinney, Texas, which is home to some of the most historic homes in the state. We manufacture and […]