The company said it adds new branches ‘where it can best support customers and businesses in their local communities.’
Operations
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Stanley Black & Decker Announces EVP Changes
Jaime Ramirez steps down as EVP and president in tools & storage, while Robert Raff leads tools as acting EVP and president.
Technology
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May Manufacturing Tech Orders Dip; Growth Remains Strong
May orders were down 14% from April 2022 but nearly equal to May 2021 orders with a modest 1% decline.
Economic Trends
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Goods and Services Deficit Drops in May
The deficit was $85.5 billion in May, down $1.1 billion from $86.7 billion in April, the Census Bureau and Bureau of Economic Analysis said.
Earnings
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MRC Global Expects 14% Sales Increase in 2Q
The distributor also said annual revenue is now targeted at $3.3 billion, up from the previous guidance of $3.1 billion.
Operations
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Walmart to Charge Suppliers New Fuel and Pickup Fees
The retail giant will charge extra fees to some of its suppliers to transport goods to its warehouses and stores, according to reports.
Operations
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BradyIFS Makes Northeast Splash, Acquires Hill & Markes
It’s the 11th bolt-on deal for BradyIFS since Brady and Individual FoodService merged in 2020, and it raises the company’s annual revenues to more than $1.3 billion.
Operations
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Coastal Construction Products Opens New Florida Location
The facility will house a wall-coatings tint line to provide custom-color material and an accessories store for grab-and-go application tools.
Digital Commerce
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Aliaswire Provides New B2B Payment Capabilities
The features address unique requirements of B2B customer relationships and transactions in manufacturing and distribution, Aliaswire said.
Operations
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Masonite Opens New Facility in UK
Masonite International Corporation announced the opening of a new manufacturing facility in Stoke-on-Trent, England.
Operations
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MSC Reports Continued Double-Digit Sales Gains
The company reported fiscal 2022 third-quarter net sales of $958.6 million for the three-month period ended May 28.
Operations
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Owens & Minor Breaks Ground on West Virginia Facility
At 350,000 square feet, the center will include clinical supply capabilities for surgical kitting, procedure tray assembly and sterilization.

