While it is hard to predict anything with certainty during these times, there does seem to be agreement that the current tariffs imposed by the United States on steel goods will continue for the foreseeable future.
The majority of distributors agreed that while they know the workforce and customer base are aging, they aren’t yet feeling a prominent shift related to business practices and customer habits.
Now that the dust has settled from the general election and the U.S. Senate runoff election in Georgia, there is no doubt that the 117th Congress will have the closest partisan balance in modern history.
Williams Distributing announced the promotion of Jeffrey Beaton to president. He will continue his role as chief operating officer while taking on new responsibilities.
With 28 years of commitment to Canadian independent distributors, and as a sign of its focus on further investment in the Canadian market, AD announced it has made the strategic decision to establish AD Canada as a distinct business unit, serving the more than 150 members of its three Canada-based divisions.