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Rensa’s purchase of Aero Filter expands its Michigan sales and service presence just days after AEA Investors and BCI acquired the air filtration manufacturer and distributor.
It was a third straight healthy growth month and another acceleration from July.
The new HVAC distribution platform’s investment expands its reach into the Intermountain West and adds controls and building automation expertise, following earlier 2026 deals for Blackhawk Supply and Fenco Supply.
The addition of Badger Metals brings Advantage Distribution Holdings to 17 locations across seven states, joining CTC Supply and cfm Distributors on a platform that combines local leadership, employee equity participation and proprietary technology.
August orders reached the third-highest monthly total on record, extending a streak of orders exceeding $500 million to six consecutive months.
The parent of fluid handling distributor Crane Engineering will make the leadership transition Jan. 1, following a period of acquisition growth.
Federal officials allege the California-based Uni-tile & Marble and its CEO evaded duties on Chinese imports through false declarations and shell companies.
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The Huntsville-based distributor gives Lonestar its first Alabama location in its second acquisition of 2026, and follows network expansion in Louisiana, Texas and Oklahoma.
Professional kitchen equipment distributor Eurodib pursues its Canadian expansion with the addition of Distex.
Together, the two companies manufacture on three continents and offer a broader product catalog and domestic production.
Reshape Automation’s benchmark finds accuracy and consistency gaps in AI-generated product answers, underscoring data readiness and governance challenges highlighted in NAW’s AI Adoption Index.
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