The packaging products distributor also just finished construction on a new 915,750-square-foot DC in Naples, Florida.
Operations
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Genuine Parts Teams with Google to Advance Tech Initiatives
GPC said it will use Cloud services to modernize digital, store, supply chain and advanced data platforms to enhance customer experience
Operations
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ITR Economics Partners with Executive Consultant FocusCFO
FocusCFO is a provider of embedded fractional CFO services for a wide range of small and medium-sized businesses.
Mergers & Acquisitions
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Precision Products Group Acquires Saylor Technical Products
The acquisition is PPG’s second under the ownership of Auxo Investment Partners, which acquired the brand in September 2020.
Association/Buying Group News
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AD Elects 2023 Board of Directors
The organization’s newly elected director is François Deschênes, who is President & CEO of Deschênes Group Inc.
Operations
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IEWC Adds Singapore Distribution Center
The new facility adds nearly 20,000 square feet of warehouse and office space to IEWC’s footprint within Asia.
Operations
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Distribution Solutions Group Files Shelf Registration Statement
The move would allow DSG to register one or more future offerings of up to $500 million of equity and debt securities of the company.
Operations
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Rexel Gets 3-Year USPS Contract for EV Charging Stations
The contract includes a potential maximum of 41,500 stations, which can be ordered during the contracts period of performance.
Operations
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Turtle Marks 100 Years with New Brand Identity
The company has also launched a new cybersecurity consulting business line, addressing key challenges its customers face.
Economic Trends
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February PPI Unexpectedly Falls 0.1%
There was an unexpected drop in producer prices in February, and January’s price rise was not as large as initially anticipated.
Economic Trends
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January U.S. Manufacturing Sales Tick Up, Inventory Dips
Manufacturers’ and trade inventories for January 2023 were down 0.1% from December 2022 — but up 11.1% from January 2022.
Operations
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Hand Tools Maker Gray Tools Adds Warehouse Near Minneapolis
The strategic location will carry a large inventory from Gray Tools and its Dynamic line, and a selection of Grip-on branded products.

