News – Distribution

Imperial Dade Expands in New England

By |2024-03-11T15:57:34-05:00February 2, 2024|

Imperial Dade has purchased Allston Supply Co. Inc. for an undisclosed sum in a private financial transaction. Owned and operated by Roger Cohen and his family, Allston Supply is a Springfield, Massachusetts-based provider of janitorial solutions, service, and expertise. The purchase expands Imperial Dade’s customer base in New England and marks the 79th acquisition by Imperial Dade under ...

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Medline Dispatcher Honored for Bravery

By |2024-02-02T15:30:51-06:00February 2, 2024|

Dwayne Hingos recently received a commendation for exceptional bravery and composure from the city commission of Auburndale, Florida. Last October, Hingos, a dispatcher for Medline Industries Inc., was taking a break outside the company’s facilities when he saw a car drive into a nearby alligator-infested retention pond. The driver, Tamara Huber-Lucas, had lost consciousness due to ...

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ISSA LARU—ISSA Launches New State Advocacy Leaders Program

By |2024-02-02T15:00:19-06:00February 2, 2024|

Welcome to the latest ISSA Legislative & Regulatory Update, a biweekly roundup of the public-policy issues currently impacting the full cleaning supply chain. This update touches on the new ISSA State Advocacy Leaders program, comments that ISSA submitted to EPA regarding Safer Choice, ISSA urging congressional support for legislation to promote training, and more. Want ...

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Grainger Expands Distribution Capabilities in Texas

By |2024-02-01T22:09:27-06:00February 1, 2024|

W.W. Grainger Inc. has announced plans to open a new distribution center in Hockley, Texas in 2026. The 1.2 million-square-foot facility is expected to house more than 250,000 industrial supply items, servicing the greater Houston region. Upon opening, it will be one of Grainger's largest U.S. facilities. The company anticipates the new facility will employ ...

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Imperial Dade Acquires Superior SANY Solutions

By |2024-02-01T22:07:37-06:00February 1, 2024|

Imperial Dade has acquired Superior SANY Solutions for an undisclosed sum in a private financial transaction. Previously owned by GDI Integrated Facility Services Inc., Oakville, Canada-based Superior SANY Solutions distributes janitorial supplies throughout the province of Ontario. The purchase, which is slated to be finalized on March 31, marks the 78th acquisition by Imperial Dade under its current ...

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AFFLINK Hosts Charity Golf Tournament

By |2024-01-29T19:57:11-06:00January 29, 2024|

 AFFLINK hosted its annual charity golf classic earlier this month at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona. More than 80 golfers participated in the event, representing AFFLINK distributor members and supplier companies. The tournament raised more than US$110,000 for City of Hope, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. To date, AFFLINK and its partners have ...

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International Cleaning Week Honors Cleaning Professionals Around the World

By |2024-01-29T16:00:23-06:00January 29, 2024|

International Cleaning Week takes place March 24– 30, 2024. The week-long event hosted by ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, is a global celebration to honor frontline cleaning professionals and advocates for the industry. For four consecutive years, ISSA has hosted National Cleaning Week at the end of March. Based on the event’s tremendous success ...

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Tranzonic Adds Chief Corporate Development Officer

By |2024-01-23T20:45:27-06:00January 23, 2024|

The Tranzonic Cos., parent company of Hospeco Brands Group (HBG), has appointed Joe Vitale chief corporate development officer. Vitale has more than 25 years of professional experience in corporate banking and sponsor-backed portfolio companies. Prior to joining Tranzonic, he led mergers and acquisitions for premium label manufacturer Brook + Whittle. In his newly created role, ...

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Tahoe Supply Receives WBENC Certification

By |2024-01-23T20:41:52-06:00January 23, 2024|

Tahoe Supply Co. has received certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) from the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). To receive WBE certification from the WBENC, Tahoe Supply underwent an in-depth review and site inspection to confirm that the business is at least 51% owned, operated, and controlled by a woman or women. WBENC certification ...

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P&G Reports 3% Increase in 2nd-Quarter Sales

By |2024-01-23T20:40:45-06:00January 23, 2024|

Procter & Gamble (P&G), parent company of Procter & Gamble Professional (P&G PRO), has reported fiscal second-quarter net sales of US$21.4 billion, an increase of 3% from a year earlier. The company reported an operating income of $4.43 billion, a 7% dip from $4.78 billion a year ago. Net sales for P&G’s healthcare division rose 4%, while sales in ...

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