For the third quarter, the company reported more than $1.84 billion in net sales, a 2.4% increase over the same period in 2022.
Tariffs
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Truck Inspection Delays at US-Mexico Border Stalls Trade
An inspection initiative has created “significant reductions in the export volumes of different products from Mexico to the United States.”
Human Resources
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Ferguson Posts Progress on ESG Strategy
Industrial supplies distributor Ferguson held absolute emissions steady against its increasing revenue in fiscal year 2023.
Economic Trends
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September Construction Backlog Indicator Drops
Despite rising project financing costs, contractors report lofty backlog, rising employment, expanding sales and stable profit margins.
Electrical
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Sonepar Celebrates 25 Years in US, Opens Idaho Branch
Sonepar celebrated the milestone at their four U.S. Sonepar corporate offices by participating in local philanthropic activities.
Economic Trends
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August Metalworking Orders Up 16.1% Over July
Year-to-date, however, orders have reached $2.23 billion, 12.6% lower than the first eight months of 2022.
Operations
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Optimas to Open Fastener Manufacturing Plant in Mexico
The company said the new facility will complement existing plants and continue its near-shoring efforts to minimize supply chain risk.
Technology
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Uber Launches Package Returns Service
The rideshare company says it will charge a flat fee of $5 for the service or $3 for its Uber One members.
Manufacturing
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SKF Inaugurates $63M Factory in Monterrey, Mexico
The bearings manufacturing facility will support SKF development in the Americas and meet customer needs as the focus on electrification increases.
Economic Trends
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U.S. August Factory Orders Rose 1.2%, Beating Expectations
The month-to-month growth is a considerable rebound from July’s 2.1% decline, according to the latest Census Bureau data.
Manufacturing
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MEMA Survey Shows Layoffs, Financial Impact from UAW Strike
Nearly 30% of vehicle suppliers surveyed by MEMA have laid off some direct labor employees as a result of the UAW strike.
Technology
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Infor Releases Enterprise Automation Solution, Developer Portal
The company says its new services will help with back-end automation and provide on-ramps for launching solutions on Infor Marketplace.

