The platform allows for the efficient exchange of product information between manufacturers and distributors.
Operations
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Lawless Group Expands into Rockies
The Lawless Group Rockies (LGR) territory will include Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Idaho and Montana, the company said.
Though solid, sales and profit growth were considerably smaller than the previous several quarters.
Operations
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Blue Ribbon Fastener Opens Colorado Warehouse
The new facility in the town of Dacono is the company’s second location outside of its warehouse in Skokie, Illinois.
Mergers & Acquisitions
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Johnson Controls Acquires Norwegian Heat Pumps Maker
Based in Lysaker, Norway, Hybrid Energy AS is a provider of high-temperature energy management solutions.
Operations
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Fastenal Publishes Inaugural ESG Report
The report includes information on the Winona, Minnesota-based distributor’s continued efforts to improve workplace safety ratings.
Mergers & Acquisitions
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AFC Industries Acquires Motor City Industrial
It’s the sixth bolt-on for AFC since it was bought by Bertram Capital in April 2021.
Human Resources
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Auto Parts Distributor, Logistics Provider to Pay $5.6M for Labor Violations
The two companies misclassified 1,400 drivers as independent contractors from 2012 to 2020.
Association/Buying Group News
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STAFDA Unveils New Logo
It marks the end of the iconic “Stan the STAFDA Man” logo that served as the face of the association since 1977, though the new look is fairly similar.
Mergers & Acquisitions
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Triad Technologies Acquires Illinois-Based Hose Distributor
The acquisition of Industrial Service Products expands Ohio-based Triad’s presence in Illinois.
Operations
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Stellar Industrial Opens New Jersey Warehouse and Branch Office
The company said the opening supports existing Northeast and Southeast branches, rapidly expanding its mid-Atlantic customer base.
Mergers & Acquisitions
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ERIKS Acquires Canada-Based Fluid Power Supplier DeeTag
DeeTag is a manufacturer and distributor of hydraulic hose and fluid power connections.

