What the Infrastructure Bill Means for Distributors
Some distribution sectors will feel stronger tailwinds than others from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
December 1, 2021
Southwire Acquires OBI
Southwire says the deal will serve as a “foundational element” for the development of digital services beyond utility at its company.
McNaughton-McKay Closes Caniff Acquisition
The electrical product distributor announced in August it had reached an agreement in principle to acquire Caniff Electric Supply.
AMETEK Acquires Alphasense
The Pennsylvania manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices acquired a provider of gas and particulate sensors.
US LBM Acquires Pro. Builders Supply
The building materials distributor has acquired Professional Builders Supply, a materials supplier for builders in the Carolinas.
Oct. Construction Spending Up
Spending during October 2021 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.598 trillion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
