Business Combinations

6 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

During the six month period ended December 31, 2012, the Company acquired four distributors to complement and extend its business.

In December 2012, the Company acquired substantially all of the net assets of Parts Associates, Inc., a distributor, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, of maintenance supplies and solutions. The acquired business is included in the Service Center Based Distribution segment from December 21, 2012.

In November 2012, the Company acquired substantially all of the net assets of HyQuip, Inc., a Wisconsin distributor of a broad line of hydraulic, rubber and plastic industrial hose and tubing, plus related accessories. The acquired business is included in the Fluid Power Businesses segment from November 1, 2012.

In September 2012, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding stock of Bearings & Oil Seals Specialists Inc., a distributor, located in Hamilton, Ontario, of gaskets, seals, bearing and power transmission equipment for the manufacturing and service industries. The acquired business is included in the Service Center Based Distribution segment from October 1, 2012.

In August 2012, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding stock of SKF Group's company-owned distribution business in Australia and New Zealand (“Applied Australia”). As one of the largest bearing suppliers in these markets, Applied Australia also distributes seals, lubrication products, and power transmission products. The acquired business is included in the Service Center Based Distribution segment from August 1, 2012.

The results of operations for these acquisitions are not material for any period presented.