The merger of two well-established midwest distributors may not seem like earth-shattering news. But when you learn that their combined sales are about $300 million and their coverage reaches across North America, the event becomes a bit more intriguing. Throw in that they have a growing presence in Europe and it really gets interesting. We're talking, of course, about the amouncement last Spring that Connecticut- based Barnes Group would purchase Cleveland-based Curtis Industries and merge the company with its Bowman Distribution division, also headquartered in Cleveland. A year into the acquisition, managers at newly formed Barnes Distribution are working to combine the best of both companies.
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