CNG acquires packaging specialist
US distribution giant Central National Gottesman (CNG) has acquired California-based packaging products supplier Kilmer, Wagner & Wise (KWW). Based in…
SPR to sell regional distributor
US wholesaler S.P. Richards (SPR) has agreed to sell its Garland C Norris (GCN) unit to Southeastern Paper Group (SEPG).…
EVO makes acquisition
Leading UK multichannel office products operator EVO Group of Companies has announced the acquisition of Premier Vanguard, the country’s largest…
Paperworld underlines sustainability initiatives | Exertis appoints UK Head of Marketing | Key European...
This week’s round-up of business supplies and stationery news from around the web. Paperworld highlights sustainability relevance Paperworld 2020 will…
Calipage announces Netherlands launch
ADVEO’s Calipage reseller network is to expand into the Netherlands from January 2020. The multichannel operator held a ‘Winter Wonderland’…
Bidding war for Tech Data
The private equity firm aiming to buy technology distributor Tech Data has upped its purchase price after the company received…
Sales steady at Tech Data
Technology distributor Tech Data has reported flat currency-adjusted sales in the third quarter. The company’s revenue in the three months…
GPC names Chief Transformation Officer
S.P. Richards’ parent group Genuine Parts Company (GPC) has appointed Will Stengel to the new position of Chief Transformation Officer.…
VOW reveals Green Light shortlist
VOW Wholesale has announced the shortlisted entries for its dealer and supplier awards to be presented at its Green Light…
ADVEO briefs key suppliers
About 50 suppliers to France-based wholesaler and reseller network operator ADVEO were invited to an update briefing at the ADVEO…
Tech Data to be taken private
Technology distribution giant Tech Data has agreed to be acquired by private equity firm Apollo Global Management in a $5.4…
Acquisitions drive Exertis earnings growth
Adjusted operating profit at DCC Technology – which trades as Exertis – grew by around 40% in the six months…
US Industry Week back on the agenda
The inaugural meeting of Independent Suppliers Group (ISG) commenced in earnest on Tuesday with a Member & Supplier General Session…
Steep declines at Veritiv
North American distribution company Veritiv has reported double-digit declines in both sales and earnings in the third quarter. Veritiv achieved…
Antalis reports deteriorating market conditions
Distribution group Antalis has said that volumes in the European paper market declined by 8% in the first nine months…
The Safety Zone names new sales leader
Duane Carey has been appointed as VP - Sales and Strategic Markets at The Safety Zone, the manufacturer and supplier…
New look for ADVEO
ADVEO has revealed a refreshed corporate colour scheme ahead of its ADVEO World event in Paris next month. The wholesaler…
Quantore inaugurates distribution centre
Netherlands-based dealer and distribution group Quantore officially opened its impressive warehouse extension a few days ago. An opening ceremony attended…
Essendant launches personalised e-marketing solutions
US wholesaler Essendant has confirmed two new e-commerce marketing products for its reseller customers. The company has announced Email Sales…
Imperial Dade acquires in Pennsylvania
US foodservice and jan/san giant Imperial Dade has acquired Pennsylvania-based distributor Philip Rosenau for an undisclosed sum. It is Imperial…
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Xerox CEO pitching deal to HP shareholders
Xerox CEO John Visentin has begun meeting with some HP shareholders this week as he tries to convince them to…