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June 9, 2025
Metalforming manufacturers indicated month-to-month improvement in their January outlook survey for near-term business conditions, incoming orders and shipping levels.
The pending acquisition is set to create a combined company with over $9.5 billion in annual revenue.
It represents a strong U.S. expansion for the Mississauga, Ontario-based distributor.
Surveyed metalforming manufacturers indicated month-to-month improvement in their December outlook for near-term business conditions and incoming orders.
It will result in a combined company with about $6.5 billion in annual revenue, more than 160 locations and 6,300 employees.
Orders continued to show monthly volatility, while key indicators suggest an activity slowdown throughout the second half of 2025.
U.S. manufacturing technology orders increased in June, reflecting a major monthly rebound and a continued shift toward higher-value automated equipment amid economic uncertainty.
MSC Industrial Supply named an interim CFO following the pending departure of Kristen Actis-Grande.
U.S. manufacturing technology orders rose in May compared to last year, signaling steady recovery despite monthly declines and ongoing economic uncertainty.
The company reported a year-over-year sales decline but sequential improvement, and its March achieved the company’s best average daily sales in 19 months.
While monthly orders expectedly retracted, the decline was less than half of a typical April, while year-over-year and year-to-date figures outpace 2024.
The investment is set to create the first new primary aluminum production plant to be built in the U.S. in 45 years.
