http://www.inddist.com Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:17:52 MST News, articles and analysis of MRO distributors serving the facilities maintenance market. Special coverage includes distributors of janitorial, safety and chemical products as well as tools and shop supplies. Special coverage includes Big 50 companies such as W.W. Grainger, Applied Industrial Technologies, MSC Industrial Direct, Interline Brands and Kaman Industrial Technologies. eng Copyright 2009 Reed Business Information. Subject to its Terms of Use (http://www.inddist.com/info/terms-and-conditions.php) http://www.inddist.com/article/388044-Kaman_Industrial_to_build_new_Milwaukee_fabrication_center.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/388044-Kaman_Industrial_to_build_new_Milwaukee_fabrication_center.php?rssid=20149 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:28:21 GMT Belt fabrication and hose assembly center is designed to support the distributor's growing... http://www.inddist.com/article/383106-Kaman_Industrial_Technologies_sales_fall_20_in_Q3_.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/383106-Kaman_Industrial_Technologies_sales_fall_20_in_Q3_.php?rssid=20149 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:26:05 GMT Industrial distributor hopeful that sales decline has bottomed... http://www.inddist.com/article/367617-DXP_s_Q3_sales_fall_23_.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/367617-DXP_s_Q3_sales_fall_23_.php?rssid=20149 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:28:42 GMT Industrial distributor continues to manage costs and working capital to weather tough business... http://www.inddist.com/article/366922-Barnes_Group_sales_fall_22_percent_in_Q3.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/366922-Barnes_Group_sales_fall_22_percent_in_Q3.php?rssid=20149 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:29:20 GMT Third quarter profit drops sharply; company sees stabilizing... http://www.inddist.com/article/366891-Interline_Brands_sales_drop_13_percent_in_Q3_.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/366891-Interline_Brands_sales_drop_13_percent_in_Q3_.php?rssid=20149 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:53:54 GMT Distributor sees weak demand in next... http://www.inddist.com/article/366178-Sonepar_Hageymeyer_join_forces_in_Mid_Atlantic_region_.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/366178-Sonepar_Hageymeyer_join_forces_in_Mid_Atlantic_region_.php?rssid=20149 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:29:16 GMT The new organization will offer services in 46 locations in four... http://www.inddist.com/article/366140-Columbus_McKinnon_sales_drop_25_5_in_Q2_.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/366140-Columbus_McKinnon_sales_drop_25_5_in_Q2_.php?rssid=20149 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:07:05 GMT Improvement in orders during past three months may indicate slight... http://www.inddist.com/article/365990-WESCO_third_quarter_sales_drop_29_.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/365990-WESCO_third_quarter_sales_drop_29_.php?rssid=20149 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:04:34 GMT Company expects slow economic recovery and continued contraction in the non-residential... http://www.inddist.com/article/365979-3M_raises_earnings_outlook.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/365979-3M_raises_earnings_outlook.php?rssid=20149 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:04:13 GMT Industrial/transportation group sales down... http://www.inddist.com/article/365891-Sales_fall_16_at_The_Stanley_Works.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/365891-Sales_fall_16_at_The_Stanley_Works.php?rssid=20149 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:18:21 GMT Manufacturer cites record gross margin rate and strong free cash flow... http://www.inddist.com/article/365850-MSC_s_Q4_sales_fall_21_.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/365850-MSC_s_Q4_sales_fall_21_.php?rssid=20149 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:18:18 GMT Full-year results are down 16%, but distributor says it sees encouraging signs... http://www.inddist.com/article/365705-Applied_s_Q1_sales_fall_19_5_.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/365705-Applied_s_Q1_sales_fall_19_5_.php?rssid=20149 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:35:14 GMT But distributor sees a stabilizing pace, as sales improve slightly compared to its fiscal fourth... http://www.inddist.com/article/365531-Bailey_Tools_purchases_Capitol_Drilling_.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/365531-Bailey_Tools_purchases_Capitol_Drilling_.php?rssid=20149 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:54:30 GMT Bailey Tools also operates a safety... http://www.inddist.com/blog/Keough_s_Korner/23890-Comment_on_Motion_Industries.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/blog/Keough_s_Korner/23890-Comment_on_Motion_Industries.php?rssid=20149 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:39:08 GMT http://www.inddist.com/article/358370-Genuine_Parts_Co_s_third_quarter_sales_drop_10_.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/358370-Genuine_Parts_Co_s_third_quarter_sales_drop_10_.php?rssid=20149 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:30:42 GMT Motion Industries' sales fall 22... http://www.inddist.com/article/358044-August_machine_tool_consumption_falls_15_percent.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/358044-August_machine_tool_consumption_falls_15_percent.php?rssid=20149 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:42:05 GMT Year-to-date, manufacturers' consumption of machine tools and related equipment is down nearly... http://www.inddist.com/article/358023-Grainger_s_sales_drop_14_percent_for_3rd_quarter.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/358023-Grainger_s_sales_drop_14_percent_for_3rd_quarter.php?rssid=20149 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:25:35 GMT Sales stabilize but no turnaround seen in end user... http://www.inddist.com/article/358011-Grainger_acquires_Imperial_Supplies.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/358011-Grainger_acquires_Imperial_Supplies.php?rssid=20149 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:44:48 GMT Imperial sells maintenance products and aftermarket components to the fleet... http://www.inddist.com/article/357678-Fastenal_sales_drop_22_percent.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/357678-Fastenal_sales_drop_22_percent.php?rssid=20149 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:35:24 GMT Non-residential construction sales drop 25 percent; sales to manufacturers... http://www.inddist.com/article/357071-Fastenal_unveils_new_distribution_center.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/357071-Fastenal_unveils_new_distribution_center.php?rssid=20149 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:07:47 GMT Construction and industrial supplies distributor unveils $40 million project in... http://www.inddist.com/article/356899-Emerson_to_acquire_Avocent_Corp_.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/356899-Emerson_to_acquire_Avocent_Corp_.php?rssid=20149 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:53:15 GMT Diversified manufacturer buys IT company for $1.2... http://www.inddist.com/blog/Keough_s_Korner/23594-Around_distribution.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/blog/Keough_s_Korner/23594-Around_distribution.php?rssid=20149 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:53:28 GMT http://www.inddist.com/article/355242-Graybar_expands_in_New_York_and_New_Jersey.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/355242-Graybar_expands_in_New_York_and_New_Jersey.php?rssid=20149 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:54:58 GMT Electrical distributor to open new logistics center and two sales/service offices by the end of... http://www.inddist.com/article/354495-ISA_changes_convention_format.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/354495-ISA_changes_convention_format.php?rssid=20149 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:40:39 GMT Association renames its annual convention, takes on a trade-show format and reduces the... http://www.inddist.com/blog/Keough_s_Korner/23209-Grainger_catalog_will_have_300_000_products.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/blog/Keough_s_Korner/23209-Grainger_catalog_will_have_300_000_products.php?rssid=20149 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:11:27 GMT http://www.inddist.com/article/353854-ITW_reports_21_percent_drop_in_operating_revenues.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/353854-ITW_reports_21_percent_drop_in_operating_revenues.php?rssid=20149 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:45:07 GMT Construction product sales show... http://www.inddist.com/article/339205-O_Brien_named_president_of_Acklands_Grainger.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/339205-O_Brien_named_president_of_Acklands_Grainger.php?rssid=20149 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:40:27 GMT Responsibilities include oversight of Canadian... http://www.inddist.com/article/338880-Airgas_joins_S_P_500.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/338880-Airgas_joins_S_P_500.php?rssid=20149 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:12:21 GMT Standard & Poor's says Airgas will replace Cooper Industries on the S&P 500 in... http://www.inddist.com/article/338879-HD_Supply_Electrical_launches_new_Web_site.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/338879-HD_Supply_Electrical_launches_new_Web_site.php?rssid=20149 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:07:06 GMT New site offers 1.4 million products customized for contractor, industrial and homeowner... http://www.inddist.com/article/329103-MSC_expands_2009_2010_catalog.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/329103-MSC_expands_2009_2010_catalog.php?rssid=20149 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:29:49 GMT Available Sept. 1, distributor's newest Big Book includes more than 21,000 new... http://www.inddist.com/article/328902-Applied_releases_2009_2010_catalog.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/328902-Applied_releases_2009_2010_catalog.php?rssid=20149 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 20:43:55 GMT Updated master catalog features 42,000 products and includes the debut of NSK bearings and U.S.... http://www.inddist.com/article/327513-Ironclad_s_sales_rise_57_percent.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/327513-Ironclad_s_sales_rise_57_percent.php?rssid=20149 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:27:55 GMT Industrial glove and apparel maker's second-quarter sales helped by strong industrial/safety... http://www.inddist.com/article/326794-Applied_reports_lower_sales_and_earnings.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/326794-Applied_reports_lower_sales_and_earnings.php?rssid=20149 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:14:47 GMT Distributor's fiscal year and fourth-quarter results reflect the worsening global recession;... http://www.inddist.com/article/326096-DXP_Interline_Brands_report_quarterly_results.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/326096-DXP_Interline_Brands_report_quarterly_results.php?rssid=20149 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:39:16 GMT Distributors continue cost-control efforts as weak conditions persist in their respective end... http://www.inddist.com/article/326040-Lawson_s_sales_fall_25_percent.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/326040-Lawson_s_sales_fall_25_percent.php?rssid=20149 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:49:18 GMT Industrial distributor reports profitable second quarter, but records $4 million net loss for... http://www.inddist.com/article/316603-Smith_International_posts_second_quarter_results.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/316603-Smith_International_posts_second_quarter_results.php?rssid=20149 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:48:37 GMT Revenues drop 28 percent at Wilson, Smith's MRO distribution... http://www.inddist.com/article/316358-Earnings_roundup_Columbus_McKinnon_Black_Decker.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/316358-Earnings_roundup_Columbus_McKinnon_Black_Decker.php?rssid=20149 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 20:03:43 GMT Manufacturers report lower sales and earnings, ongoing cost-cutting and consolidation... http://www.inddist.com/article/316195-Wesco_s_Q2_sales_fall_27_percent.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/316195-Wesco_s_Q2_sales_fall_27_percent.php?rssid=20149 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:28:28 GMT Layoffs and discretionary expense reductions continue in the face of weak end... http://www.inddist.com/article/315364-Grainger_s_sales_drop_13_percent_earnings_slide_18_percent_in_Q2.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/315364-Grainger_s_sales_drop_13_percent_earnings_slide_18_percent_in_Q2.php?rssid=20149 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:53:15 GMT Distributor has cut nearly 300 jobs to date; continues to selectively invest in new business... http://www.inddist.com/article/315190-Fastenal_s_Q2_sales_drop_21_percent.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/315190-Fastenal_s_Q2_sales_drop_21_percent.php?rssid=20149 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:18:16 GMT Fastener distributor cites continued weakness in its industrial production and non-residential... http://www.inddist.com/article/311657-HD_Supply_expands_mid_Atlantic_service.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/311657-HD_Supply_expands_mid_Atlantic_service.php?rssid=20149 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:47:28 GMT Distributor's Facilities Maintenance group opens distribution center in Hanover,... http://www.inddist.com/article/307487-HD_Supply_releases_new_catalog.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/307487-HD_Supply_releases_new_catalog.php?rssid=20149 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:35:52 GMT Distributor's Facilities Maintenance group releases new Commercial Product Line Catalog... http://www.inddist.com/article/307363-MSC_s_Q3_sales_fall_23_percent.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/307363-MSC_s_Q3_sales_fall_23_percent.php?rssid=20149 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:49:18 GMT MRO distributor posts better-than-expected third quarter results, forecasts difficult fourth... http://www.inddist.com/article/307356-Zep_reports_strong_third_quarter_results.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/307356-Zep_reports_strong_third_quarter_results.php?rssid=20149 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:16:06 GMT Company expects profitability in all quarters next fiscal... http://www.inddist.com/article/307245-Hagemeyer_releases_2009_2010_Green_Book.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/307245-Hagemeyer_releases_2009_2010_Green_Book.php?rssid=20149 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:32:56 GMT 220-page catalog offers training on environmental sustainability and an expanded line of "green"... http://www.inddist.com/article/307095-Grainger_launches_occupational_health_and_safety_catalog.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/307095-Grainger_launches_occupational_health_and_safety_catalog.php?rssid=20149 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:09:09 GMT Print and online versions highlight the recent doubling of Grainger's safety... http://www.inddist.com/article/295442-ITW_announces_management_change.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/295442-ITW_announces_management_change.php?rssid=20149 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:37:59 GMT Illinois Tool Works' board of directors elects Timothy Gardner executive vice president;... http://www.inddist.com/article/295316-Grainger_to_acquire_majority_stake_in_Japanese_joint_venture.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/295316-Grainger_to_acquire_majority_stake_in_Japanese_joint_venture.php?rssid=20149 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:02:13 GMT Distributor says it will invest $4 million in MonotaRO Co. Ltd., a Japanese direct marketer of... http://www.inddist.com/article/279372-Applied_Industrial_Technologies_partners_with_ORS_Nasco.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/279372-Applied_Industrial_Technologies_partners_with_ORS_Nasco.php?rssid=20149 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:01:20 GMT Applied Industrial Technologies has entered into a new strategic partnership with ORS... http://www.inddist.com/article/278597-Grainger_sales_drop_10_percent_in_May.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/278597-Grainger_sales_drop_10_percent_in_May.php?rssid=20149 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:14:01 GMT Grainger's May 2009 sales dropped 10 percent versus May... http://www.inddist.com/article/278401-Grainger_acquires_Asia_Pacific_Brands.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/278401-Grainger_acquires_Asia_Pacific_Brands.php?rssid=20149 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:09:52 GMT Broad-line distributor W.W. Grainger today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to... http://www.inddist.com/article/277045-Wesco_announces_succession_plan.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/277045-Wesco_announces_succession_plan.php?rssid=20149 Wed, 27 May 2009 14:22:55 GMT John Engel to become president and CEO, replacing Roy Haley, September... http://www.inddist.com/article/251229-Graybar_wins_new_government_contract.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/251229-Graybar_wins_new_government_contract.php?rssid=20149 Thu, 21 May 2009 14:55:07 GMT Agreement is worth up to $74 million in sales to military and federal civilian... http://www.inddist.com/blog/Keough_s_Korner/13329-Around_distribution_A_look_at_what_s_been_happening_in_distribution.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/blog/Keough_s_Korner/13329-Around_distribution_A_look_at_what_s_been_happening_in_distribution.php?rssid=20149 Wed, 20 May 2009 14:37:09 GMT http://www.inddist.com/article/233059-HD_Supply_White_Cap_acquires_Orco_Construction_Supply.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/233059-HD_Supply_White_Cap_acquires_Orco_Construction_Supply.php?rssid=20149 Wed, 20 May 2009 14:06:18 GMT Deal expands HD Supply's presence in California, Arizona and... http://www.inddist.com/article/232458-Graybar_sales_drop_17_6_percent_in_Q1.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/232458-Graybar_sales_drop_17_6_percent_in_Q1.php?rssid=20149 Thu, 14 May 2009 13:30:25 GMT Distributor's profit plunges in first quarter as the electrical industry continues to face... http://www.inddist.com/article/232083-Kaman_Corp_s_sales_up_3_percent_in_Q1.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/232083-Kaman_Corp_s_sales_up_3_percent_in_Q1.php?rssid=20149 Tue, 12 May 2009 14:11:09 GMT Performance reflects diversity of Kaman's business, as aerospace sales rise 13 percent and... http://www.inddist.com/article/232073-Grainger_s_sales_drop_15_percent_in_April.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/232073-Grainger_s_sales_drop_15_percent_in_April.php?rssid=20149 Tue, 12 May 2009 13:46:33 GMT Weak end-user demand hurts U.S. and Canadian... http://www.inddist.com/article/231778-DXP_s_first_quarter_sales_drop_6_5_percent.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/231778-DXP_s_first_quarter_sales_drop_6_5_percent.php?rssid=20149 Fri, 08 May 2009 13:59:37 GMT Distributor's profit declines more than 40 percent; excluding acquisitions, sales were down... http://www.inddist.com/article/231666-Motion_Industries_Acquires_General_Tool_and_Supply.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/231666-Motion_Industries_Acquires_General_Tool_and_Supply.php?rssid=20149 Thu, 07 May 2009 14:31:33 GMT Motion Industries has acquired General Tool and Supply, a regional industrial supplies... http://www.inddist.com/article/231486-Airgas_reports_solid_performance.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/231486-Airgas_reports_solid_performance.php?rssid=20149 Tue, 05 May 2009 20:52:09 GMT Industrial, medical and specialty gases distributor reports lower sales and earnings in Q4;... http://www.inddist.com/article/231175-Barnes_Group_s_Q1_sales_down_31_7_percent.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/231175-Barnes_Group_s_Q1_sales_down_31_7_percent.php?rssid=20149 Mon, 04 May 2009 15:59:00 GMT Sales in its logistics and manufacturing division, which includes MRO distributor Barnes... http://www.inddist.com/article/231162-George_Hayward_industry_veteran_dies_at_67.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/231162-George_Hayward_industry_veteran_dies_at_67.php?rssid=20149 Mon, 04 May 2009 14:54:33 GMT Well-known safety industry professional founded United Sales Associates in 1982, held leadership... http://www.inddist.com/article/230998-Interline_Brands_Q1_profit_slides_66_percent.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/230998-Interline_Brands_Q1_profit_slides_66_percent.php?rssid=20149 Fri, 01 May 2009 14:22:28 GMT MRO distributor's sales decline 11.2 percent in the first quarter as weak market conditions... http://www.inddist.com/article/263800-The_new_Kaman.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/263800-The_new_Kaman.php?rssid=20149 Fri, 01 May 2009 06:00:00 GMT Now focused only on aerospace and industrial distribution, Kaman Corp. is on the upswing despite... http://www.inddist.com/article/210320-Grainger_names_Ryan_chairman_of_the_board.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/210320-Grainger_names_Ryan_chairman_of_the_board.php?rssid=20149 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:44:53 GMT W.W. Grainger's CEO and president James T. Ryan is promoted to chairman of the board, replacing... http://www.inddist.com/article/210050-Judge_rules_in_favor_of_ex_Fastenal_employees.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/210050-Judge_rules_in_favor_of_ex_Fastenal_employees.php?rssid=20149 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:53:24 GMT Three men who left the employment of Fastenal Co. in 2006 and started their own firm, allegedly... http://www.inddist.com/article/209896-Wesco_s_profit_down_45_percent.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/209896-Wesco_s_profit_down_45_percent.php?rssid=20149 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:21:32 GMT Electrical and MRO products distributor sees sales decline nearly 20 percent in the first... http://www.inddist.com/article/209811-Applied_s_Q3_sales_drop_15_percent.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/209811-Applied_s_Q3_sales_drop_15_percent.php?rssid=20149 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:25:49 GMT Bearings and power transmission distributor expects no relief in... http://www.inddist.com/article/207159-Penco_Products_acquires_Steiner_System.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/207159-Penco_Products_acquires_Steiner_System.php?rssid=20149 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:32:29 GMT Deal expands Penco's product offering, adding washroom products and additional storage... http://www.inddist.com/article/203192-Motion_Industries_sales_slide_16_percent.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/203192-Motion_Industries_sales_slide_16_percent.php?rssid=20149 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:11:56 GMT MI's parent, Genuine Parts Co., sees 11 percent sales slide, expects tough market conditions to... http://www.inddist.com/article/196238-Kimberly_Clark_buys_Jackson_Products.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/196238-Kimberly_Clark_buys_Jackson_Products.php?rssid=20149 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 20:32:31 GMT Kimberly-Clark Corporation announced today that it has acquired Jackson Products,... http://www.inddist.com/article/196212-Fastenal_sales_drop_13_6_percent_for_first_quarter.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/196212-Fastenal_sales_drop_13_6_percent_for_first_quarter.php?rssid=20149 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:06:06 GMT Company will slow down its store... http://www.inddist.com/article/196211-Grainger_sales_drop_12_percent_for_first_quarter_compared_to_08.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/196211-Grainger_sales_drop_12_percent_for_first_quarter_compared_to_08.php?rssid=20149 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:01:07 GMT Grainger reduces headcount; further sales decline... http://www.inddist.com/article/195975-MSC_releases_material_handling_catalog.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/195975-MSC_releases_material_handling_catalog.php?rssid=20149 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:01:14 GMT Catalog features more than 6,000 products, including five enhanced product... http://www.inddist.com/article/195793-HD_Supply_launches_new_catalog.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/195793-HD_Supply_launches_new_catalog.php?rssid=20149 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:36:52 GMT Distributor's Facilities Maintenance group adds 2,800 products to 1,600-page MRO... http://www.inddist.com/article/195791-Lawson_Products_to_lay_off_150_employees.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/195791-Lawson_Products_to_lay_off_150_employees.php?rssid=20149 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:04:34 GMT Industrial distributor announces further cost-cutting measures, reducing headcount by 11 percent... http://www.inddist.com/article/191232-Barnes_Distribution_expands_stainless_steel_fasteners_line.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/191232-Barnes_Distribution_expands_stainless_steel_fasteners_line.php?rssid=20149 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 15:39:32 GMT More than 1,200 new items expand product offering and enhance distributor's VMI... http://www.inddist.com/article/191216-ISA_announces_American_Eagle_Award_winners.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/191216-ISA_announces_American_Eagle_Award_winners.php?rssid=20149 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:22:51 GMT ARC Abrasives, Duncan Industrial Solutions and Weinacht and Associates top this year's list of... http://www.inddist.com/article/191174-MSC_s_Q2_sales_drop_19_percent.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/191174-MSC_s_Q2_sales_drop_19_percent.php?rssid=20149 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:01:45 GMT Cost-containment strategies help distributor achieve better-than-expected... http://www.inddist.com/article/191085-Valley_National_Gases_launches_safety_product_catalog.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/191085-Valley_National_Gases_launches_safety_product_catalog.php?rssid=20149 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:36:47 GMT Newest product offering comes on the heels of Valley's acquisition by Matheson... http://www.inddist.com/article/190530-Airgas_lowers_earnings_guidance_freezes_wages.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/190530-Airgas_lowers_earnings_guidance_freezes_wages.php?rssid=20149 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:56:44 GMT Gases and safety supplies distributor cuts more costs in face of lower sales... http://www.inddist.com/article/189858-Graybar_s_2008_Sales_Surpass_5_40_billion.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/189858-Graybar_s_2008_Sales_Surpass_5_40_billion.php?rssid=20149 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:22:08 GMT Net income rises 4.8 percent, resulting in strong cash flow from... http://www.inddist.com/article/189848-Lawson_Products_sales_and_earnings_slide.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/189848-Lawson_Products_sales_and_earnings_slide.php?rssid=20149 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:15:33 GMT Distributor records $5.4 million loss in Q4; will close North Carolina distribution facility by... http://www.inddist.com/blog/Keough_s_Korner/11538-DXP_reduces_headcount_freezes_salaries.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/blog/Keough_s_Korner/11538-DXP_reduces_headcount_freezes_salaries.php?rssid=20149 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:00:44 GMT http://www.inddist.com/article/189802-Boston_Rack_International_and_Base_Manufacturing_complete_merger.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/189802-Boston_Rack_International_and_Base_Manufacturing_complete_merger.php?rssid=20149 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:29:38 GMT Distributor/storage systems integrator merges with manufacturer of material handling... http://www.inddist.com/article/189789-Grainger_sales_dropped_10_percent_in_February.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/189789-Grainger_sales_dropped_10_percent_in_February.php?rssid=20149 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:18:37 GMT Grainger sales have dropped since last... http://www.inddist.com/article/189710-Manufacturing_technology_consumption_hits_record_low.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/189710-Manufacturing_technology_consumption_hits_record_low.php?rssid=20149 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:22:43 GMT January machine tool consumption down 72 percent year-over-year; hits lowest level since... http://www.inddist.com/article/189411-Graybar_earns_top_distributor_spot_on_Fortune_list.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/189411-Graybar_earns_top_distributor_spot_on_Fortune_list.php?rssid=20149 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 18:57:00 GMT Electrical distributor ranks first among diversified wholesalers on Fortune magazine’s list of... http://www.inddist.com/article/190603-Innovations_in_hearing_protection_at_the_job_site.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/190603-Innovations_in_hearing_protection_at_the_job_site.php?rssid=20149 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT Hearing loss has reached epidemic proportions in the developed world and is now considered the... http://www.inddist.com/article/190556-MRO_distributors_ready_for_Industrial_Supply_Conference_Trade_Fair.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/190556-MRO_distributors_ready_for_Industrial_Supply_Conference_Trade_Fair.php?rssid=20149 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT It won't be business as usual when members of the Industrial Supply Assn. head to San Antonio... http://www.inddist.com/article/174295-Motion_Industries_acquires_Monroe_Rubber_Plastic_Supply.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/174295-Motion_Industries_acquires_Monroe_Rubber_Plastic_Supply.php?rssid=20149 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:57:00 GMT December acquisition expands Motion’s hose and assembly capabilities in... http://www.inddist.com/article/174000-Grainger_to_cut_jobs_eliminate_merit_increases_bonuses_for_executives.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/174000-Grainger_to_cut_jobs_eliminate_merit_increases_bonuses_for_executives.php?rssid=20149 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:17:00 GMT MRO distributor says sales dropped 9 percent in January compared to January,... http://www.inddist.com/article/173633-Home_Depot_to_pay_22_million_to_HD_Supply.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/173633-Home_Depot_to_pay_22_million_to_HD_Supply.php?rssid=20149 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:51:00 GMT Companies reach agreement on post-closing purchase price adjustments related to 2007 sale of HD... http://www.inddist.com/article/173626-MSC_Industrial_Direct_Co_Inc_Releases_New_Safety_Products_Catalog.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/173626-MSC_Industrial_Direct_Co_Inc_Releases_New_Safety_Products_Catalog.php?rssid=20149 Mon, 02 Feb 2009 17:30:00 GMT Catalog has more than 20,000 products than its 2008... http://www.inddist.com/article/173624-Carruthers_named_as_President_Grainger_International.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/173624-Carruthers_named_as_President_Grainger_International.php?rssid=20149 Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:34:00 GMT W.W. Grainger, today announced that Court Carruthers, 36, has been named to a newly created... http://www.inddist.com/article/172810-UPDATED_Earnings_Roundup_Black_Decker_Kennametal_ITW_3M_Corp_Timken_SKF_Group_and_Textron.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/172810-UPDATED_Earnings_Roundup_Black_Decker_Kennametal_ITW_3M_Corp_Timken_SKF_Group_and_Textron.php?rssid=20149 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:18:00 GMT Seven manufacturers released quarterly sales and earnings... http://www.inddist.com/article/163593-Private_equity_firm_downgrades_HD_Supply_investment.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/163593-Private_equity_firm_downgrades_HD_Supply_investment.php?rssid=20149 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:51:00 GMT Bain Capital tells investors its stake in the building materials distributor is only worth 65... http://www.inddist.com/article/165696-ORS_Nasco_parent_to_lay_off_205_workers.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/165696-ORS_Nasco_parent_to_lay_off_205_workers.php?rssid=20149 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:25:00 GMT United Stationers to cut 4 percent of its workforce by March... http://www.inddist.com/article/168318-Earnings_Roundup_Wesco_International_and_Airgas.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/168318-Earnings_Roundup_Wesco_International_and_Airgas.php?rssid=20149 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:37:00 GMT Electrical/MRO and industrial gases distributors post quarterly sales and earnings... http://www.inddist.com/article/168956-Earnings_Roundup_Cooper_Industries_Crane_Co_Ashland_Inc_and_Zilliant.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/168956-Earnings_Roundup_Cooper_Industries_Crane_Co_Ashland_Inc_and_Zilliant.php?rssid=20149 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:47:00 GMT Three manufacturers and a software provider posted sales and earnings... http://www.inddist.com/article/164381-Barnes_Distribution_sells_integrated_supply_business.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/164381-Barnes_Distribution_sells_integrated_supply_business.php?rssid=20149 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:49:00 GMT MRO distributor scales back with sale of integrated supply unit and shuttering of Atlanta... http://www.inddist.com/article/167328-Home_Depot_to_cut_7_000_jobs.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/167328-Home_Depot_to_cut_7_000_jobs.php?rssid=20149 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:56:00 GMT Home improvement retailer to close its EXPO business and restructure its company-wide support... http://www.inddist.com/article/166432-Airgas_settles_cylinder_lawsuit_with_Scott_Gross_Co_.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/166432-Airgas_settles_cylinder_lawsuit_with_Scott_Gross_Co_.php?rssid=20149 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:12:00 GMT Industrial gases distributors agree to dismiss suit over large gas cylinder exchange... http://www.inddist.com/article/171866-Applied_Industrial_Technologies_2Q_sales_dip_2_percent.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/171866-Applied_Industrial_Technologies_2Q_sales_dip_2_percent.php?rssid=20149 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:57:00 GMT PT/MC distributor posts 2Q sales of $502 million; net income slumps 30 percent to $16... http://www.inddist.com/article/172380-Grainger_s_2008_sales_rise_7_percent.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/172380-Grainger_s_2008_sales_rise_7_percent.php?rssid=20149 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:17:00 GMT Broad-line MRO distributor posts sales of $6.9 billion during 2008; net earnings rise 13 percent... http://www.inddist.com/article/168062-Industry_veteran_Roger_K_Thompson_dies.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/168062-Industry_veteran_Roger_K_Thompson_dies.php?rssid=20149 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:30:00 GMT Thompson was president and chairman of Kennedy Manufacturing before retiring in 1995 and served... http://www.inddist.com/article/170316-Motion_Industries_parent_reduces_sales_and_earnings_forecast.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/170316-Motion_Industries_parent_reduces_sales_and_earnings_forecast.php?rssid=20149 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:26:00 GMT Genuine Parts Co., the PT/MC and mill supplies distributor’s parent company, says it will post... http://www.inddist.com/article/172184-Interline_Brands_to_lay_off_85_consolidate_10_DCs.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/172184-Interline_Brands_to_lay_off_85_consolidate_10_DCs.php?rssid=20149 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:52:00 GMT Broad-line MRO distributor announces plans to reduce workforce and consolidate 10 of its... http://www.inddist.com/article/167970-Grainger_s_November_sales_slip_2_percent.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/167970-Grainger_s_November_sales_slip_2_percent.php?rssid=20149 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:41:00 GMT Broad-line MRO distributor’s November sales were down for all three of its... http://www.inddist.com/article/170072-Columbus_McKinnon_s_3Q_sales_rise_13_percent.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/170072-Columbus_McKinnon_s_3Q_sales_rise_13_percent.php?rssid=20149 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:25:00 GMT Material handling products manufacturer posts $165 million in 3Q sales; net income plummets 62... http://www.inddist.com/article/172701-Grainger_hosts_MRO_open_house.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/172701-Grainger_hosts_MRO_open_house.php?rssid=20149 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:57:00 GMT Broad-line MRO distributor invites 1,400 buyers to its Total MRO Solutions seminar in... http://www.inddist.com/article/168118-Fastenal_s_2008_sales_rise_14_percent.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/168118-Fastenal_s_2008_sales_rise_14_percent.php?rssid=20149 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:58:00 GMT Fastener and MRO distributor posts $2.3 billion in 2008 revenues; net earnings jump 20 percent... http://www.inddist.com/blog/Keough_s_Korner/11013-Wind_energy_MRO_market_to_reach_9_1_billion.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/blog/Keough_s_Korner/11013-Wind_energy_MRO_market_to_reach_9_1_billion.php?rssid=20149 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 11:28:16 GMT http://www.inddist.com/article/164654-Report_MSC_faces_government_audit.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/164654-Report_MSC_faces_government_audit.php?rssid=20149 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 20:40:00 GMT The Inspector General’s audit had identified non-compliant sales and potential liability, Dow... http://www.inddist.com/article/171097-Pelican_Products_buys_Hardigg_Industries.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/171097-Pelican_Products_buys_Hardigg_Industries.php?rssid=20149 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:59:00 GMT Cases and lighting manufacturer acquires storage cases maker for $200... http://www.inddist.com/article/166322-Hagemeyer_North_America_debuts_new_E_MRO_catalog.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/166322-Hagemeyer_North_America_debuts_new_E_MRO_catalog.php?rssid=20149 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:38:00 GMT Electrical and MRO distributor releases first full catalog of E-MRO... http://www.inddist.com/article/167212-Airgas_reduces_3Q_earnings_forecast.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/167212-Airgas_reduces_3Q_earnings_forecast.php?rssid=20149 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 13:32:00 GMT Sharp declines in December sales prompt industrial gases distributor to lower its third-quarter... http://www.inddist.com/article/171339-MSC_Industrial_Direct_s_1Q_sales_slip_1_percent.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/171339-MSC_Industrial_Direct_s_1Q_sales_slip_1_percent.php?rssid=20149 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:39:00 GMT MRO distributor’s 1Q revenues fall to $433 million; net income dips 4 percent to $45... http://www.inddist.com/article/166439-Sperian_Protection_buys_Argentinean_fall_protection_manufacturer.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/166439-Sperian_Protection_buys_Argentinean_fall_protection_manufacturer.php?rssid=20149 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:40:00 GMT Safety products manufacturer expands South American footprint with purchase of Buenos... http://www.inddist.com/article/170302-Airgas_acquires_Great_Lakes_Oxygen.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/170302-Airgas_acquires_Great_Lakes_Oxygen.php?rssid=20149 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:44:00 GMT Ohio-based distributor of industrial gas and welding also does business as Welder’s Supply,... http://www.inddist.com/article/164417-Gateway_Safety_releases_new_catalog.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/164417-Gateway_Safety_releases_new_catalog.php?rssid=20149 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:57:00 GMT Safety products manufacturer offers 2009 full-line... http://www.inddist.com/article/166870-Graybar_leases_space_in_Mississippi.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/166870-Graybar_leases_space_in_Mississippi.php?rssid=20149 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:38:00 GMT Electrical and MRO distributor leases 26,340-square-foot property in Ridgeland,... http://www.inddist.com/article/163073-Mine_Safety_Appliances_offers_voluntary_buyouts.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/163073-Mine_Safety_Appliances_offers_voluntary_buyouts.php?rssid=20149 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:44:00 GMT Safety products manufacturer offers voluntary buyouts to about 30... http://www.inddist.com/article/163660-Barnes_Distribution_sells_off_U_K_automotive_businesses.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/163660-Barnes_Distribution_sells_off_U_K_automotive_businesses.php?rssid=20149 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:36:00 GMT MRO distributor exits some of its automotive supply operations in Great Britain to focus on its... http://www.inddist.com/article/168270-Report_Grainger_looks_to_expand_China_business_by_up_to_300_.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/168270-Report_Grainger_looks_to_expand_China_business_by_up_to_300_.php?rssid=20149 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:19:00 GMT Broad-line MRO distributor expects to increase its business in China by as much as 300 percent... http://www.inddist.com/article/166516-Grainger_s_November_sales_slip_2_percent.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/166516-Grainger_s_November_sales_slip_2_percent.php?rssid=20149 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:14:00 GMT Broad-line MRO distributor’s sales dip across the board, including its Canadian... http://www.inddist.com/article/172762-George_LaMore_former_Bearings_Inc_chairman_dies_at_82.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/172762-George_LaMore_former_Bearings_Inc_chairman_dies_at_82.php?rssid=20149 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:40:00 GMT LaMore spent 50 years at Bearings Inc., which later became Applied Industrial Technologies,... http://www.inddist.com/article/169577-WinWholesale_opens_new_showrooms_in_Nevada_and_Georgia.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/169577-WinWholesale_opens_new_showrooms_in_Nevada_and_Georgia.php?rssid=20149 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 13:15:00 GMT Plumbing supplies, HVACR, PVF and electrical distributor’s Winnelson and Noland Co.... http://www.inddist.com/article/165167-Fastenal_s_November_sales_slip_3_percent.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/165167-Fastenal_s_November_sales_slip_3_percent.php?rssid=20149 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:20:00 GMT Fastener and MRO distributor posts $167 million in November revenues, down slightly due to the... http://www.inddist.com/article/166940-Airgas_buys_four_gas_and_welding_supplies_distributors.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/166940-Airgas_buys_four_gas_and_welding_supplies_distributors.php?rssid=20149 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:39:00 GMT Industrial gases distributor acquires Gordon Woods Industrial Welding Supply, Accu Air Gases &... http://www.inddist.com/article/173034-Distributors_expand_DCs_in_California_and_Texas.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/173034-Distributors_expand_DCs_in_California_and_Texas.php?rssid=20149 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:31:00 GMT Safety products master distributor R3 Safety moves Sparks, Nev.-based DC to a larger facility in... http://www.inddist.com/article/169391-Graybar_opens_Minnesota_branch.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/169391-Graybar_opens_Minnesota_branch.php?rssid=20149 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:12:00 GMT Electrical and MRO distributor debuts new location in Hibbing,... http://www.inddist.com/article/164486-Brady_Corp_posts_slight_1Q_sales_dip_announces_layoffs.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/164486-Brady_Corp_posts_slight_1Q_sales_dip_announces_layoffs.php?rssid=20149 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:08:00 GMT Economic downturn prompts layoffs for 10 percent of safety and identification products... http://www.inddist.com/article/172001-Grainger_to_merge_Industrial_Supply_and_Lab_Safety_Supply_businesses.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/172001-Grainger_to_merge_Industrial_Supply_and_Lab_Safety_Supply_businesses.php?rssid=20149 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:26:00 GMT Broad-line MRO distributor plans to combine its Lab Safety Supply and Grainger Industrial Supply... http://www.inddist.com/article/163585-Grainger_to_expand_South_Carolina_DC.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/163585-Grainger_to_expand_South_Carolina_DC.php?rssid=20149 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:47:00 GMT Broad-line MRO distributor to add 200 jobs in its expansion of a Fountain Inn, S.C.,... http://www.inddist.com/article/171500-Motion_Industries_lays_off_26_in_Canada.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/171500-Motion_Industries_lays_off_26_in_Canada.php?rssid=20149 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:54:00 GMT Motion Canada, the PT/MC and mill supplies distributor’s division north of the border, slashes... http://www.inddist.com/article/166331-BDI_opens_new_Michigan_branch.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/166331-BDI_opens_new_Michigan_branch.php?rssid=20149 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:43:00 GMT PT, bearings, fluid power, automation and industrial supplies distributor debuts new location in... http://www.inddist.com/article/169727-Grainger_s_October_sales_rise_4_percent.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/169727-Grainger_s_October_sales_rise_4_percent.php?rssid=20149 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:43:00 GMT Broad-line MRO distributor’s October sales rise 4 percent compared with last year;... http://www.inddist.com/article/167230-Graybar_s_3Q_sales_rise_6_2_percent.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/167230-Graybar_s_3Q_sales_rise_6_2_percent.php?rssid=20149 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:12:00 GMT Electrical distributor posts $1.45 billion in 3Q sales; net income reaches $66.9 million, a 1... http://www.inddist.com/article/164234-Private_equity_firm_Carlyle_Group_downgrades_stake_in_HD_Supply.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/164234-Private_equity_firm_Carlyle_Group_downgrades_stake_in_HD_Supply.php?rssid=20149 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:25:00 GMT One of the three private equity players that acquired HD Supply says its share in the company is... http://www.inddist.com/article/171697-Earnings_Roundup_Lawson_Products_RBC_Bearings_and_Legrand_Electric.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/171697-Earnings_Roundup_Lawson_Products_RBC_Bearings_and_Legrand_Electric.php?rssid=20149 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:38:00 GMT A distributor and two manufacturers posted quarterly sales and earnings... http://www.inddist.com/article/165729-Fastenal_s_October_sales_rise_12_percent.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/165729-Fastenal_s_October_sales_rise_12_percent.php?rssid=20149 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:56:00 GMT Fastener and MRO distributor posts $223.5 million in October... http://www.inddist.com/article/170894-Fairmont_Supply_buys_North_Penn_Pipe_Supply.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/170894-Fairmont_Supply_buys_North_Penn_Pipe_Supply.php?rssid=20149 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:35:00 GMT Pennsylvania MRO distributor acquires Warren, Pa.-based oilfield PVF... http://www.inddist.com/article/166667-Earnings_Roundup_Interline_Brands_Emerson_Regal_Beloit_and_NetSuite.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/166667-Earnings_Roundup_Interline_Brands_Emerson_Regal_Beloit_and_NetSuite.php?rssid=20149 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:33:00 GMT A distributor, two manufacturers and a business software provider announced quarterly sales and... http://www.inddist.com/article/165172-Grainger_appoints_new_industrial_supply_division_president.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/165172-Grainger_appoints_new_industrial_supply_division_president.php?rssid=20149 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:52:00 GMT Michael Pulick succeeds Y.C. Chen as president of Grainger Industrial... http://www.inddist.com/article/163880-United_Stationers_posts_12_percent_3Q_sales_gain.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/163880-United_Stationers_posts_12_percent_3Q_sales_gain.php?rssid=20149 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:49:00 GMT Master distributor’s 3Q sales top $1.3 billion; net income jumps 20 percent to $33... http://www.inddist.com/article/165839-More_closures_revealed_for_Stock_Building_Supply.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/165839-More_closures_revealed_for_Stock_Building_Supply.php?rssid=20149 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:08:00 GMT Wolseley’s American building materials distribution arm to shutter branches in Kentucky,... http://www.inddist.com/article/169888-IBT_Tech_X_500_crosses_finish_line.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/169888-IBT_Tech_X_500_crosses_finish_line.php?rssid=20149 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT With the sound of revved-up NASCAR engines in the background, the IBT Tech X 500 was held Sept.... http://www.inddist.com/article/168085-Kaman_buys_Puerto_Rican_hose_distributor.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/168085-Kaman_buys_Puerto_Rican_hose_distributor.php?rssid=20149 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT A pair of fluid power distributors merged as Kaman Industrial Technologies Corp. acquired... http://www.inddist.com/article/165455-Earnings_Roundup_Kaman_Industrial_Technologies_Barnes_Distribution_Huttig_Building_Products_and_Simpson_Manufacturing.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/165455-Earnings_Roundup_Kaman_Industrial_Technologies_Barnes_Distribution_Huttig_Building_Products_and_Simpson_Manufacturing.php?rssid=20149 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:31:00 GMT Three distributors and a fastener manufacturer released quarterly sales and earnings... http://www.inddist.com/article/163734-Earnings_Roundup_DXP_Enterprises_BlueLinx_Holdings_EnPro_Industries_Modine_Manufacturing_and_Seco_Tools.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/163734-Earnings_Roundup_DXP_Enterprises_BlueLinx_Holdings_EnPro_Industries_Modine_Manufacturing_and_Seco_Tools.php?rssid=20149 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:36:00 GMT Two distributors and three manufacturers posted quarterly sales and earnings... http://www.inddist.com/article/164780-Grainger_expands_in_San_Francisco_area.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/164780-Grainger_expands_in_San_Francisco_area.php?rssid=20149 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:27:00 GMT Broad-line MRO distributor opens new branch in Fremont, Calif., completing its expansion plans... http://www.inddist.com/article/170520-Airgas_execs_More_industry_consolidation_on_the_horizon.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/170520-Airgas_execs_More_industry_consolidation_on_the_horizon.php?rssid=20149 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:10:00 GMT Industrial gases distributor’s senior executives indicate more acquisitions are likely as it... http://www.inddist.com/article/164272-Barnes_Group_regroups.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/164272-Barnes_Group_regroups.php?rssid=20149 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:50:00 GMT Parent company of Barnes Distribution realigns into two business divisions from three, creating... http://www.inddist.com/article/166119-Earnings_Roundup_Applied_Industrial_Technologies_Mine_Safety_Appliances.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/166119-Earnings_Roundup_Applied_Industrial_Technologies_Mine_Safety_Appliances.php?rssid=20149 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:30:00 GMT MRO distributor and safety products manufacturer release quarterly sales and earnings... http://www.inddist.com/article/164563-MSC_J_L_Industrial_Supply_integration_is_done.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/164563-MSC_J_L_Industrial_Supply_integration_is_done.php?rssid=20149 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:32:00 GMT MRO distributor rebrands its metalworking acquisition as MSC/J&L... http://www.inddist.com/article/164973-Earnings_roundup_Airgas_Builders_FirstSource_OEM_International_Timken_Baldor_Electric_Columbus_McKinnon_and_Ingersoll_Rand.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/164973-Earnings_roundup_Airgas_Builders_FirstSource_OEM_International_Timken_Baldor_Electric_Columbus_McKinnon_and_Ingersoll_Rand.php?rssid=20149 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:12:00 GMT Three distributors and four manufacturers posted quarterly sales and earnings... http://www.inddist.com/article/171922-Earnings_Roundup_Wesco_International_Avnet_Air_Liquide_Black_Decker_Snap_on_Cooper_Industries_Kennametal_Atlas_Copco_Thomas.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/171922-Earnings_Roundup_Wesco_International_Avnet_Air_Liquide_Black_Decker_Snap_on_Cooper_Industries_Kennametal_Atlas_Copco_Thomas.php?rssid=20149 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:50:00 GMT A slew of distributors and manufacturers released quarterly sales and earnings... http://www.inddist.com/article/170975-Earnings_Roundup_Motion_Industries_MSC_Industrial_Direct_Anixter_International_Bunzl_plc_3M_Corp_Stanley_Works.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/170975-Earnings_Roundup_Motion_Industries_MSC_Industrial_Direct_Anixter_International_Bunzl_plc_3M_Corp_Stanley_Works.php?rssid=20149 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:39:00 GMT Four distributors and two manufacturers released quarterly sales and earnings... http://www.inddist.com/article/169603-IDG_plans_auction_of_1_million_worth_of_tornado_damaged_inventory.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/169603-IDG_plans_auction_of_1_million_worth_of_tornado_damaged_inventory.php?rssid=20149 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:35:00 GMT After a May tornado damaged its Belmont, N.C., warehouse, MRO distributor re-opens the facility... http://www.inddist.com/article/165543-Private_equity_buyer_takes_stake_in_FCx_Performance.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/165543-Private_equity_buyer_takes_stake_in_FCx_Performance.php?rssid=20149 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:57:00 GMT Sterling Investment Partners buys a stake in flow control products... http://www.inddist.com/article/168832-Earnings_Roundup_ITW_Parker_Hannifin_Sperian_Protection_SKF_Group_Danaher_Corp_Watsco_Inc_.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/168832-Earnings_Roundup_ITW_Parker_Hannifin_Sperian_Protection_SKF_Group_Danaher_Corp_Watsco_Inc_.php?rssid=20149 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:29:00 GMT Five manufacturers and an HVACR distributor posted quarterly sales and earnings... http://www.inddist.com/article/166644-Grainger_reports_record_sales_in_Q3.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/166644-Grainger_reports_record_sales_in_Q3.php?rssid=20149 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:12:00 GMT Distributor raises earnings guidance based on strong... http://www.inddist.com/article/169943-Fastenal_s_3Q_sales_and_earnings_rise_17_percent.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/169943-Fastenal_s_3Q_sales_and_earnings_rise_17_percent.php?rssid=20149 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:03:00 GMT Fastener and MRO distributor posts $625 million in third-quarter sales and earnings of $73... http://www.inddist.com/article/168793-Kaman_buys_Puerto_Rican_fluid_power_distributor.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/168793-Kaman_buys_Puerto_Rican_fluid_power_distributor.php?rssid=20149 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:29:00 GMT Fluid power distributors merge as Kaman Industrial Technologies acquires Industrial Rubber and... http://www.inddist.com/article/171434-Fastenal_breaks_silence_releases_strong_September_sales_figures.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/171434-Fastenal_breaks_silence_releases_strong_September_sales_figures.php?rssid=20149 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:43:00 GMT A spate of dire news prompted the fastener and MRO distributor to break its customary silence... http://www.inddist.com/article/163376-Barnes_Group_calls_off_earnings_guidance.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/163376-Barnes_Group_calls_off_earnings_guidance.php?rssid=20149 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:12:00 GMT Aerospace and industrial components manufacturer/distributor cites ongoing strike by Boeing... http://www.inddist.com/article/173218-Brady_Corp_s_2008_sales_rise_12_percent.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/173218-Brady_Corp_s_2008_sales_rise_12_percent.php?rssid=20149 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:42:00 GMT Safety and identification products manufacturer posts $1.52 billion in 2008 sales as net income... http://www.inddist.com/article/172688-UPDATED_Web_Exclusive_Texas_distributors_begin_Hurricane_Ike_recovery.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/172688-UPDATED_Web_Exclusive_Texas_distributors_begin_Hurricane_Ike_recovery.php?rssid=20149 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:09:00 GMT Things are getting back to normal for distributors in the Lone Star State after the Sept. 12... http://www.inddist.com/article/167701-DXP_Enterprises_makes_the_fifth_spot_on_the_Fortune_100.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/167701-DXP_Enterprises_makes_the_fifth_spot_on_the_Fortune_100.php?rssid=20149 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:01:00 GMT MRO distributor listed as one of the nation’s fastest growing... http://www.inddist.com/article/172277-Distributors_make_the_InformationWeek_500.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/172277-Distributors_make_the_InformationWeek_500.php?rssid=20149 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:32:00 GMT InformationWeek magazine’s list of 500 firms cites distributors’ innovative use of... http://www.inddist.com/article/163308-Rexel_s_loan_for_Hagemeyer_buyout_goes_through.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/163308-Rexel_s_loan_for_Hagemeyer_buyout_goes_through.php?rssid=20149 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:22:00 GMT French electrical distributor lands a $4.83 billion loan for its acquisition of Dutch... http://www.inddist.com/article/166045-Wolseley_s_2008_profits_slump_22_percent_sale_of_Stock_Building_Supply_possible.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/166045-Wolseley_s_2008_profits_slump_22_percent_sale_of_Stock_Building_Supply_possible.php?rssid=20149 Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:26:00 GMT British building materials distributor posts $33 billion in revenues for fiscal 2008, but... http://www.inddist.com/article/163672-Paul_Klasing_to_be_new_president_of_Sonepar_USA.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/163672-Paul_Klasing_to_be_new_president_of_Sonepar_USA.php?rssid=20149 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:57:00 GMT Appointment becomes official Jan. 1. He succeeds Tony... http://www.inddist.com/article/165484-Brady_Corp_s_2007_sales_rise_12_percent.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/165484-Brady_Corp_s_2007_sales_rise_12_percent.php?rssid=20149 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:27:00 GMT Safety and identification products manufacturer’s revenues top $1.5 billion; net income surges... http://www.inddist.com/article/169120-MSC_Industrial_Direct_introduces_next_day_delivery.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/169120-MSC_Industrial_Direct_introduces_next_day_delivery.php?rssid=20149 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:06:00 GMT Broad-line MRO distributor launches nationwide next-day delivery... http://www.inddist.com/article/164507-Grainger_s_August_sales_rise_7_percent.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/164507-Grainger_s_August_sales_rise_7_percent.php?rssid=20149 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:24:00 GMT Broad-line MRO distributor’s branch based sales also jump, rising 6 percent in August compared... http://www.inddist.com/article/170957-Kaman_Industrial_Products_debuts_new_fluid_power_products.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/170957-Kaman_Industrial_Products_debuts_new_fluid_power_products.php?rssid=20149 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:23:00 GMT MRO distributor to add Exair Corp., Rubber Fab Technologies Group and Sheffer Corp. items to its... http://www.inddist.com/article/171984-Fastenal_to_be_listed_on_S_P_500_Index.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/171984-Fastenal_to_be_listed_on_S_P_500_Index.php?rssid=20149 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:00:00 GMT The removal of mortgage backing firms Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from the Standard & Poor's 500... http://www.inddist.com/article/169526-Bell_Electric_supply_opens_new_California_branch.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/169526-Bell_Electric_supply_opens_new_California_branch.php?rssid=20149 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:10:00 GMT Electrical/MRO distributor opens new location in Hayward,... http://www.inddist.com/article/164577-DXP_announces_stock_split.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/164577-DXP_announces_stock_split.php?rssid=20149 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 19:16:00 GMT Split is a two-for-one and will bring the number of outstanding shares to 12.9... http://www.inddist.com/article/167101-Fastenal_s_August_sales_rise_6_percent.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/167101-Fastenal_s_August_sales_rise_6_percent.php?rssid=20149 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:05:00 GMT Fastener and MRO distributor’s net sales near $206 million in... http://www.inddist.com/article/163110-Kimball_Midwest_s_2Q_sales_rise_14_percent.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/163110-Kimball_Midwest_s_2Q_sales_rise_14_percent.php?rssid=20149 Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:50:00 GMT MRO distributor cites sales force expansion and increased market penetration for sales... http://www.inddist.com/article/170888-Motion_Industries_buys_Drago_Supply_Co_.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/170888-Motion_Industries_buys_Drago_Supply_Co_.php?rssid=20149 Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:35:00 GMT MRO distributor acquires Texas-based MRO and construction supplies... http://www.inddist.com/article/173171-Lawson_settles_kickback_lawsuit.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/173171-Lawson_settles_kickback_lawsuit.php?rssid=20149 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 06:00:00 GMT In August, Lawson Products Inc. settled a pending lawsuit with the federal government by... http://www.inddist.com/article/173232-Fastenal_to_pay_10_million_to_settle_class_action_lawsuit.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/173232-Fastenal_to_pay_10_million_to_settle_class_action_lawsuit.php?rssid=20149 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:06:00 GMT Distributor denies allegation; payment will be included in company's third... http://www.inddist.com/article/172385-Interline_Brands_acquires_Eagle_Maintenance_Supply.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/172385-Interline_Brands_acquires_Eagle_Maintenance_Supply.php?rssid=20149 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:26:00 GMT Purchase boosts Interline’s jan/san business in the... http://www.inddist.com/article/165917-DXP_acquires_PFI_for_65_million.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/165917-DXP_acquires_PFI_for_65_million.php?rssid=20149 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:36:00 GMT Massachusetts-based PFI sells fasteners, rivets and hose... http://www.inddist.com/article/169450-Clayton_Dubilier_Rice_buys_testing_business.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/169450-Clayton_Dubilier_Rice_buys_testing_business.php?rssid=20149 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:31:00 GMT Purchase bolsters the private equity firm’s industrial holdings, which include electrical... http://www.inddist.com/article/166814-Graybar_s_first_half_sales_rise_6_percent.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/166814-Graybar_s_first_half_sales_rise_6_percent.php?rssid=20149 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:55:00 GMT Electrical and MRO distributor’s revenues hit $2.7 billion; net income rises 19.4 percent to... http://www.inddist.com/article/171725-Sperian_Protection_to_buy_British_fall_safety_manufacturer.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/171725-Sperian_Protection_to_buy_British_fall_safety_manufacturer.php?rssid=20149 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:30:00 GMT French safety products manufacturer to spend $94 million buying Combisafe International of... http://www.inddist.com/article/163442-Hagemeyer_launches_new_safety_catalog.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/163442-Hagemeyer_launches_new_safety_catalog.php?rssid=20149 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:19:00 GMT Electrical and MRO distributor issues 652-page catalog of safety... http://www.inddist.com/article/172032-Barnes_Distribution_adds_4_200_products_to_2008_catalog.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/172032-Barnes_Distribution_adds_4_200_products_to_2008_catalog.php?rssid=20149 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:23:00 GMT MRO distributor debuts 2008 master catalog, targeting the transportation, manufacturing,... http://www.inddist.com/article/164784-Kaman_introduces_four_new_product_lines.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/164784-Kaman_introduces_four_new_product_lines.php?rssid=20149 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:25:00 GMT MRO distributor to offer Energizer battery, Flir Systems, Guardair and Walter Surface... http://www.inddist.com/article/166986-Eriks_Group_buys_British_seals_and_gaskets_distributor.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/166986-Eriks_Group_buys_British_seals_and_gaskets_distributor.php?rssid=20149 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:47:00 GMT Dutch power transmission and motion control distributor acquires Seals, Packings and Gaskets... http://www.inddist.com/article/167285-Lawson_Products_to_pay_feds_30_million.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/167285-Lawson_Products_to_pay_feds_30_million.php?rssid=20149 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:36:00 GMT MRO distributor settles federal lawsuit with $30 million payment over the next two years;... http://www.inddist.com/article/173219-Fastenal_s_July_sales_rise_20_percent.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/173219-Fastenal_s_July_sales_rise_20_percent.php?rssid=20149 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:36:00 GMT Fastener and MRO distributor’s July sales reach $208 million; the company opened eight new... http://www.inddist.com/article/168345-Grainger_s_July_sales_rise_11_percent.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/168345-Grainger_s_July_sales_rise_11_percent.php?rssid=20149 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:22:00 GMT Broad-line MRO distributor’s July revenues get a one-point boost from the strong Canadian... http://www.inddist.com/article/165609-Applied_Industrial_sales_for_08_reach_2_1_billion.php?rssid=20149 http://www.inddist.com/article/165609-Applied_Industrial_sales_for_08_reach_2_1_billion.php?rssid=20149 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:36:00 GMT PT/MC distributor reached new highs in both sales and net...