See who will succeed John Howard in the role at the end of January.
Mergers & Acquisitions
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FleetPride Makes Acquisitions in Idaho, Oklahoma
The company acquired Berggren Diesel, Inc. (Idaho Falls, Idaho) and Harland Diesel Service, Inc. (Ponca City, Oklahoma).
Technology
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DataXstream Appoints New Senior Vice President of Sales
Marcus Rex will oversee DataXstream’s sales and business development operations.
Operations
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Adhesives Maker Henkel Completes NC Plant Expansion
The expansion includes a new 10,000 square foot, state-of-the-art production area for UV-curable acrylic pressure sensitive adhesives.
Technology Provider News
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1sourcevend Launches New API for Distributors
The API acts as a data exchange medium between a business’ ERP systems and vending solutions from 1sourcevend.
Earnings
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Core & Main Announces 3Q Earnings, Closes Lanier Deal
The company finalized its acquisition of Lanier Municipal Supply Co. Inc., while 3Q 2022 net sales increased 29.4% over last year.
Operations
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NSI Industries Moves Into New, Larger HQ
The company has moved into its new, 152,000-square-foot corporate headquarters in Huntersville, North Carolina.
Economic Trends
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Manufacturing Technology Orders Drop in October
Orders totaled $457.7 million in October 2022, a 20% drop from the same month last year and down 12% from September.
Earnings
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GMS Posts Steady, but Slower, Sales Growth in Fiscal 2Q
Net sales increased 24.4% over the second-quarter of last fiscal year but were down from the 30.5% year-over-year increase in FY ’23’s 1Q.
Operations
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Dakota Supply Opens New Minnesota Facility
The facility is located at 7505 Kadler Ave NE in Otsego, and is open Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Operations
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Lowe’s Sets Zero-Emissions Goal for 2050
Lowe’s also committed to decreasing its scope 1 and scope 2 emissions by 40% and reducing scope 3 emissions by 22.5% by 2030.
Earnings
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Ferguson Fiscal 1Q Sales Rise 16.6%
The Plumbing, HVAC and industrial products giant reported fiscal 1Q sales of roughly $7.9 billion, compared with $6.8. billion a year prior.

