Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in May for the 12th consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the 60th consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report on Business. To find out …
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General Tool Acquired by Private Equity Firm
General Tools & Instruments (General®) has been acquired by High Road Capital Partners, a private equity firm based in New York City. General’s CEO and senior management team remain at the company’s helm. “General remains focused on providing its customers …
Read More »Boston Group Invests in Future
The Boston Group has recently significantly increased its manufacturing and output capabilities with the investment of new manufacturing equipment for its Medford, Massachusetts headquarters. Founded in 1937, the Boston Group (formerly Boston Retail) engineers and manufactures a complete line of display, power …
Read More »MAX USA Hires New Midwest Regional Sales Executive
Pneumatic nailing tools manufacturer MAX USA announced today the addition of Laurel Hutchinson as its Midwest regional sales executive. Hutchinson brings 17 years of experience selling Building Products both commercial and residential to the position. She has 11 years of experience selling premium …
Read More »Report: Imports More ‘Made in USA’ Than Label Reveals
Imported products sold in the United States contain far more U.S. parts or other content and value and support significantly more American jobs than consumers or policymakers realize, according to a new report prepared for the National Retail Federation. “This …
Read More »Char-Broil Names New President and Chief Executive Officer
Christine M. Robins will be joining the Char-Broil Division of the W.C. Bradley Co. as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 2. Robins served for the past five years as President and CEO of Pittsburgh-based BodyMedia, a venture-backed pioneering …
Read More »Report: Retail Staff Key Factor in Customer Satisfaction with Paint Retailers
Staff drives high satisfaction with paint retailers and is the single most important factor differentiating the purchase experience among customers, according to the recent J.D. Power 2014 Paint Satisfaction StudySM—Retailer Segment. The study measures customer satisfaction with major paint retailers, …
Read More »Manufacturers Invited to Attend PRO Group Conference
Manufacturers will meet with PRO Group-affiliated distributors during the Group Merchandising Conference (GMC) June 16-18 at the Embassy Suites Atlanta at Centennial Olympic Park. Vendors will have the opportunity to demonstrate and showcase products to distributor buyers at the GMC …
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