The distributor also announced a new leader for its Industrial Parts and Engineered Repair Services segments.
Mergers & Acquisitions
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Border States Acquires Sequel Electrical in Mississippi
It adds 18 locations and 220 employees to Border States as its first acquisition in 18 months.
Economic Trends
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Services Pushed July Wholesale Inflation Above Expectations
July’s PPI increased at a faster pace in July vs. June, with core CPI posting its biggest one-month increase since February.
Earnings
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Masonite 2Q Sales & Margins Slip Amid Softer Demand
Net sales for the quarter were down 3% from 2022, while net income attributable to Masonite dropped 18%.
Operations
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Turtle Opens Relocated New Jersey Headquarters
The new headquarters offers a wellness center, kitchen, coffee and luncheon area, and a game room — complete with a golf simulator.
Economic Trends
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U.S. Wholesale Revenues Declines Accelerated in June
Total inventories of merchant wholesalers, except manufacturers’ sales branches and offices, also declined during the month.
Economic Trends
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U.S. Consumer Inflation Expanded Modestly in July
Consumer prices increased at a slightly higher pace than in June, while core inflation ticked downward.
Earnings
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Applied’s 2023 Fiscal Year Sees 16% Sales Gain
The company reported that fiscal 4Q net sales were $1.2 Billion, up 9.1% YoY and up 8.6% on an organic basis.
Operations
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Fastenal, Trex to Turn Used Pallet Wrap into Decking Products
Fastenal has invested more than $300,000 in equipment and infrastructure to bale and consolidate used PE film for recycling by Trex.
Earnings
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DXP Sees Healthy 2Q Sales & Profit Gains
Sales during the quarter were $428.0 million, a healthy increase over the $367.8 million reported during 2Q 2023.
Earnings
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Hillman Sees Modest 2Q Sales Decline
Net sales in 2Q 2023 decreased 3.6% to $380.0 million, compared to $394.1 million in the prior-year quarter.
Earnings
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Veritiv 2Q Sales & Profits Slide Ahead of Going Private
The company announced its 2Q earnings one day after saying it would be acquired by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice for $2.3B.

