The U.S. construction industry added 22,000 net jobs in December, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In addition to the monthly increase, the industry overall has recovered slightly more than one million — or 92.1% — of the jobs lost during earlier […]
Category: Industry Events
Motion & Control Acquires RSA
Motion & Control Enterprises reached four acquisitions by the end of 2021 after it acquired RSA, Inc. and Global Controls, Inc., collectively known as RSA. RSA is a distributor of robotics, motion control, vision systems, PLC/HMI and safety products. Global Controls is a systems integrator that supports automation and motion control projects. The company has […]
JGB Enterprises Acquires All-Serv
Liverpool, New York-based JGB Enterprises, Inc. — a company backed by HCI Equity Partners — acquired All-Serv Industrial, LLC at the end of December. Financial terms were not disclosed. JGB is a supply chain management and logistics services distributor of industrial hose, fluid power products, and hose assembly solutions throughout a “diverse set of end […]
AZEK Acquires StruXure Outdoor
Chicago-based AZEK Company Inc., a manufacturer of low-maintenance and environmentally sustainable outdoor living products, acquired Georgia-based StruXure Outdoor Inc., a designer and manufacturer of aluminum pergolas and cabanas. Financial terms were not announced. AZEK says the deal expands its position in the broader outdoor living category and complements its “already strong portfolio of products that […]
Global Industrial Partners With OMINA
Global Industrial Company (NYSE:GIC), a value-added national distributor of industrial products and MRO supplies, says it has reached a nationwide cooperative contract with OMNIA Partners for the public sector. The new agreement “builds upon the existing private sector partnership between Global Industrial and OMNIA Partners,” Global Industrial said. “We are very excited to expand our […]
AHR Expo Management Confirms “Vegas is On!”
With Omicron-fueled COVID cases showing an almost vertical rise and less than a month before the 2022 AHR Expo in Las Vegas, Expo management is reassuring the HVACR industry that the show will, indeed, go on.
New Member Spotlight — Xngage, LLC
Xngage is a Digital Services firm focused on delivering commerce success in B2B for leading manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers. The Xngage team of B2B commerce experts fuses digital strategy with execution to create relevant buyer and seller interactions to maximize business impact. Xngage helps electrical distribution and manufacturing clients serve customers digitally by offering holistic […]
Citations: It’s The Vitamin C Boost for Google Maps
Just like vitamin supplementation protects and boosts your health, citations protect and boost your rankings on Google Maps.
UID 2022 seats are filing up fast
University of Innovative Distribution, to be held March 21-24 in Indianapolis, is open for registration and seats are filling fast.
ASA applauds DOE reversal of weakend showerhead standards
On Dec. 16, the U.S. Department of Energy officially reversed weakened showerhead standards adopted under the previous administration. Since 1994, showerheads have been limited to a 2.5-gallon-per-minute (gpm) standard, and in 2013 this requirement was amended to ensure the 2.5-gpm standard applies to fixtures with more than one showerhead. The rules adopted in 2020 allowed […]
ASA Northeast to host 2022 Summit
If your ASA Northeast is reviving its longstanding summer conference that operated under the former WANE banner.The 2022 ASA Northeast Summit takes place June 14-15 at the Live! Hotel and Casino at the Philadelphia Stadium District.
Pandemic Prompts Rescheduling of Solar Forum
The Solar Forum, a conference designed to introduce HVACR contractors to solar power, was postponed for 10 months due to the worldwide surge in coronavirus infections.
Franklin Electric Acquires U.S. Groundwater Distribution Company
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. announced that on December 31, 2021 its wholly owned subsidiary Headwater Companies, LLC acquired Blake Group Holdings, Inc., a Connecticut corporation, for $27.1 million in cash.
NAW CEO Gives Executive Summit Preview
With just over two weeks to go until the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributor’s first in-person Executive Summit in two years, MDM spoke with the organization’s CEO Eric Hoplin about what’s in store for this year’s conference. Themed The Future of Distribution is Now, the three-day event will take place in Washington, D.C., from January 25-27. […]
Imperial Dade Acquires Garrett Paper
Food service packaging and janitorial supply distributor Imperial Dade last month acquired Garrett Paper, a St. Louis-based distributor of foodservice and janitorial products. Financial terms were not disclosed. The deal is the 45th acquisition for Imperial Dade under the leadership of Robert and Jason Tillis, CEO and president of Imperial Dade, respectively. “Garrett Paper has […]
Goods and Services Deficit Rises in November
The goods and services deficit was $80.2 billion in November, up $13 billion from a revised $67.2 billion in October, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. November exports were $224.2 billion, $0.4 billion more than October exports. November imports were $304.4 billion, $13.4 billion more than the previous […]
Four New Year’s Resolutions for the HVAC Contractor
For the HVAC industry, 2021 was a lot like 2020 — and that is not a bad thing. The COVID pandemic was still on everyone’s mind, but it did not slow down the HVAC industry.
HARDI Distributors Report 35.1% Revenue Increase in November
HARDI released its monthly TRENDS report, showing the average sales performance by HARDI distributors was an increase of 35.1% during November 2021.
Emerging Leaders: 2022 is the year to start
Within the American Supply Association, the Emerging Leaders division offers up-and-coming professionals in the industry the ability to network with their peers from around the country as well as educational benefits to help them grow in their careers. Considered the leaders of tomorrow, it is paramount to the success of the industry that this group […]
APR Supply Co. Celebrate Centennial Year
APR Supply Co. announced that 2022 marks their 100th year of business.
