The ruling follows jury verdict in favor of Boltex and Weldbend in lawsuit against Ulma for false advertising and unfair competition. Ulma sold more than 3.7 million substandard flanges in the United States.

Presentations will focus on 1/4 turn and ball valves; butterfly gates/globes/checks; thermoplastic valves; and automation. 

By country, same-store sales of members in the United States grew 4 percent, Canada same-store member sales were up 3 percent and Mexico same-store sales decreased by 15 percent.

The evolution of the new company name and logo is a culmination of more than a year of hard work behind the scenes, where 2019’s merger set in motion the coming together of two companies with a combined 140-plus year heritage.

As data centers turn to more efficient liquid cooling methods, GF is introducing specific products and services that meet the increased demands of this market.

Opening in Q1 2020, the new facility will replace the company’s present Apodaca location with a larger space to provide expanded sales and service for customers in Mexico.

From decades past, going back to the 1980s, the United States has seen its manufacturing sector deteriorate by 48,000 factories.

A market downturn in the construction industry is coming; however, it’s not likely until after 2020. Construction industry members and observers know a decline is inevitable with market growth continuing too long to last.

The Wholesaler reached out to wholesale distributors from coast to coast to tell us what was happening in their areas and what to expect down the road. Here is what each had to report.