Consolidation among big players was name of the game
Traffic especially strong in Australia
NRA group to advocate for industry
Changes vary from dollars to mere cents
Program Set For January 31
Challenging trends and operator differentiation are key drivers
January 9 deal for dispenser maker expands Carlisle’s foodservice division
RPI hits 100.7 in November
Last year saw some of the most significant, mergers, sales and acquisitions activity in nearly two decades, This was particularly true on the dealer/distributor side, but there were some big deals among manufacturers, too. The reasons: valuations were high as the industry has had several good years, borrowed money was cheap and, for a lot…