The U.S. government issued a final order outlining plans for Amazon to follow.
Electrical
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EMCOR to Acquire Miller Electric Company for $865M
Jacksonville, FL-based Miller Electric is a provider of electrical services expected to generate approximately $805 million in 2024 revenue.
Fasteners
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Fastenal 2024 Sales Totaled $7.5B as Margin Flattened
The company ended the year with its worst daily sales growth month since mid-pandemic, though quarterly growth still accelerated. See our thorough breakdown of Fastenal’s full year, fourth quarter and December results.
Pharmaceutical & Health Care
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Cardinal Health to Add DC, Consolidate 2 Others in Fort Worth
The company said the new DC will support its at-Home Solutions business and improve the delivery of medical supplies to patients nationwide.
Building Materials/Construction
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QXO Readies Proxy Fight for Beacon, Issues Open Letter to Chairman
The letter shares full details of QXO’s offer and claims Beacon has intentionally taken actions to “frustrate a transaction.” Beacon responds.
RELEX provides an integrated platform that optimizes demand, merchandising, supply chain and more across the value chain.
Legal & Regulatory Issues
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Defense Contractor to Pay $1M Over Fraudulent Bids on Distributor’s MRO Contracts
Two product procurement firms allegedly conspired to rig bids on awards for Department of Defense MRO contracts, resulting in the U.S. being overcharged for products it purchased.
Manufacturing
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Honeywell Research: 80% of Retailers to Increase AI Capabilities in 2025
Honeywell’s AI in Retail Survey reveals how retailers are leveraging AI to improve employee development and enhance the customer experience.
Facilities Maintenance (MRO)
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MSC Ends Sept-Nov Period on High Note Despite Broader Sales & Margin Declines
The figures showed a decline in sales driven by lower volumes, partially offset by acquisition benefits and a stronger than expected November.
Legal & Regulatory Issues
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NY to Require Warehouse Operators to Adopt Injury Reduction Programs
The act requires employers to implement injury prevention measures for workers performing material handling tasks.
Legal & Regulatory Issues
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Biden Rejects US Steel Sale to Nippon Steel
President Biden cited national security concerns and the need for domestic steel production, sparking criticism from both companies.
Operations
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Potential Port Strike Looms Again with 2 Weeks until Deadline
East and Gulf Coast port operators and union dockworkers are up against a Jan. 15 deadline to come to a new deal. Concessions still seem unlikely on both sides.

