The addition will increase Singer Industrial’s North America footprint to approximately 90 locations with more than 1,200 employees.
Mergers & Acquisitions
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Applied Acquires Bearings Distributors & Cangro Industries
The company again marks its centennial celebration by acquiring two providers of bearings, power transmission and industrial motion products.
Fasteners
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Martin Inc. Announces Sudden Passing of EVP Marc Strandquist
Strandquist’s career included executive roles at Martin, Optimas Solutions and Würth Industry North America.
Economic Trends
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July U.S Construction Spending Up 0.7% from June, 5.5% YoY
Construction spending during July 2023 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.97 trillion.
Technology
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Data: 2Q North America Robot Orders See Major Decline
Drawbacks in robot orders are exacerbated by the slow economy and high interest rates, according to the Association for Advancing Automation.
Economic Trends
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August Manufacturing PMI Posts 2nd Straight Increase
While in contraction territory for a 10th straight month, a handful of key subindexes trended positive vs. July.
Operations
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Auto Parts Maker Tram Closing Plant in Indiana
In a WARN notice, the company said it expects 155 people to be affected by the permanent layoffs.
Mergers & Acquisitions
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August M&A Roundup: Pace of Deals Increases Again Following Slow July
MDM reported on 40 mergers and acquisitions among industrial distributors and manufacturers in August, the most since April.
Earnings
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GMS Sees Narrow Organic Sales Increase in May-July
The announcement comes just a few short days after the company published its inaugural sustainability report.
Operations
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NSI Industries Expands Building Tech Unit with Ohio Facility
The LYNN and Platinum Tools brands will gain an additional 90,000 square feet of space, improving inventory availability and shipment times.
Mergers & Acquisitions
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BradyIFS Merges with Envoy Solutions in JanSan, FoodService Shakeup
The agreement brings together two companies that have grown via acquisitions and have appeared on MDM’s Top Distributors Lists.
Economic Trends
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2nd Estimate: U.S. 2Q Real GDP Revised Down to 2.1%
The increase in real GDP reflected increases in consumer spending, nonresidential fixed investment, and state and local government spending.

