A cyberattack on Henry Schein forced the healthcare products distributor to take systems offline and update its financial guidance.
Earnings
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Wajax 3Q Industrial Parts Revenue Jumps 19%
Companywide, Wajax said 2023 third quarter revenue was $369.13 million (USD), up 8.3% over the same period in 2022.
Earnings
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Hillman Sales Rebound, Accelerate in 3Q
The company posted 3Q year-over-year sales growth of 5.4%, an impressive rebound from the 3.6% decline seen in 2Q.
Operations
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Dakota Supply Group Expanding in Central Iowa
The facility, which will open in 2024, spans 30,000-square-feet and offers ‘a strategically positioned site,’ DSG says.
Economic Trends
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U.S. Wholesale Inventories Unexpectedly Rise in September
Machinery and auto parts inventory drove the first monthly gain since February.
Earnings
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DXP 3Q Sales, Profits & EBITDA Continue Strong Growth
The company’s 3Q YoY sales growth of 8.2% was a considerable slowdown from 2Q’s 16.4%, but still considered strong.
Operations
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City Electric Supply Opens Branches in TX, NC, FL, SC
The company announced six new branch locations during the month of October.
Legal & Regulatory Issues
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NAW Calls on DoL to Withdraw Proposed Overtime Rule
The proposal would increase the salary threshold for guaranteed overtime pay from its current $35,668 to $55,000.
Earnings
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MRC 3Q Sales Growth Slows Again to 2%
The company’s sales were $888 million for the third quarter of 2023, which was 2% higher than the second quarter of 2023.
Operations
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Infinity Valve Expanding in Louisiana with $1.1M Project
The funding will help the company increase production capacity of its new air compression division through equipment upgrades and physical expansion.
Operations
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Global Industrial Inks Floor Care Equipment Deal with Vizient
Vizient is the largest provider-driven healthcare performance improvement company in the US.
Cybersecurity
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Report: Ace Says Systems Restored After Cyberattack
An Ace Hardware official said its systems are restored a little over a week after a cyberattack disrupted shipments and online orders.

