The Association for Manufacturing Technology said December’s figures outpoerformed “even the best of expectations.”
Electrical
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Rexel 4Q N.A. Sales Outpeform Group Decline
North American full-year sales reached nearly $8.9 billion for a 4.0% annual gain. See our in-depth breakdown of Rexel’s financials.
Facilities Maintenance (MRO)
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Motion 4Q Sales Accelerate as GPC Announces Restructuring Actions
The restructuring includes a voluntary retirement offer and “rationalization and optimization” of certain DCs, stores and other facilities.
Industrial PVF
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DNOW Continues Modest Sales Growth as Profit Soars
Overall 4Q and full year profit spiked on a deferred tax benefit, while sales continued low single-digit annual growth.
Technology Provider News
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Verusen Joins AWS Software Vendor Accelerate Program
The program directly connects manufacturing customers with Verusen via the AWS Partner Network and Sales organizations.
Electrical
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ADI Global Posts Flat 4Q & 2023 Revenue as Margins Slip
Meanwhile, gross margin at Resideo’s manufacturing business unit saw solid improvement during 4Q23.
Watsco’s 2023 follows two years of record-setting performances and faces softer comparative market conditions.
Electrical
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Wesco 2023 Sales Topped $22B Despite 4Q Decline
While 4Q volume fell in certain verticals, Wesco said it saw growth in industrial, utility, data center and network infrastructure.
Fasteners
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Weather Drags on Fastenal’s January Sales
The company saw a sharp deceleration in daily sales, hampered by weather impacts during the month.
Hose & Hose Accessories Distribution
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Singer Industrial Acquires Hose Tech USA in Texas
It grows Singer’s footprint to 100+ locations and over 1,400 employees while boosting its on-site hose repair presence.
Facilities Maintenance (MRO)
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Grainger 4Q Sales Grew 5.1% as 2023 Reached $16.5B
The figures reflected a broader industrial supply demand slowdown, though Grainger’s 4Q growth deceleration was less than most public firms that have reported so far. Get our full breakdown here.
Facilities Maintenance (MRO)
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Stanley B&D 4Q Sales Slip but Margin Expands
SBD’s Tools & Outdoor segment drove the overall margin improvement, as Industrial dipped slightly.

