Continuum Nets $4M in Investment Round
The investment will expand Continuum’s platform, streamlining returns, warranties and repairs for B2B distributors and manufacturers.
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2024
MDM Podcast: A Career Retrospective with Mike DeCata
The former Lawson Products leader joins to discuss what he misses most about day-to-day CEO life (and what he doesn’t); the industry’s biggest changes; what he’s most proud of; and what he’s keeping an eye on.
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Sonepar: 2024 Deals Add $2B in Revenue
Sonepar significantly expanded its North American presence in 2024, now operating 548 branches across all provinces, territories and states.
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Airgas to Expand TN Plant in $150M Project
Air Liquide invests $150 million to expand Airgas’ Tennessee facility, also supplying oxygen for LG Chem’s battery plant.
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Endries Expands Southward, Acquires Assembly Fasteners
Florida-based AFI is a distributor of latches, fasteners and hardware products and solutions with locations in five states.
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Prokeep Raises $25M Funding to Accelerate Growth
The funding enhances demand-generation capabilities and strengthens customer relationships, driving sales growth of up to 300%.
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Activist Investor Takes $5B Stake in Honeywell, Calls for Split
Elliot Investment urged the company to split into two separate entities, claiming the separation could significantly boost share prices.
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MDM Forecast: November 2024 Update
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White Cap Acquires TOOFast Supply in Nebraska
TOOFast Supply is a supplier of professional grade tools and fasteners serving the industrial, agricultural and residential markets.
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Metalworking Machinery Orders Jump Less than Expected with IMTS Bump
September orders expectedly had a boost from the biennial IMTS event, but less than usual.
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MDM’s October Premium Monthly Issue Now Available
Live on Premium and in the MDM Store, the issue’s content spans Amazon Business’ VMI launch, features on Watsco, ABC Supply and City Electric Supply, distributors’ industry event spending and more, plus an HVACR Market Profile.
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How Watsco Drives Growth with a Tech-First Mindset
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DXP Acquires Manufacturers Rep, Vacuum Pumps Supplier
DXP expands its reach in the water treatment and vacuum pump markets, with both acquisitions enhancing its product offerings.
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September U.S. Wholesale Trade Sales Up 0.3%, Inventories Fall
September inventories were down 0.2% from August, and down year-over-year.
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RS’ Americas First-Half Sales Down 5%
Operating profit likewise decreased in the Americas segment year-over-year amid competitive pricing pressures.
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First Supply Boosts Detroit Presence with New Branch
Operations are expected to begin in the first quarter of 2025.
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No MDM Update Newsletter Monday
We won’t deploy a newsletter Monday in observance of Veterans Day in the U.S., so it’ll be back in action Tuesday morning.
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Wesco’s Core Business Transformation Strategy, from its CEO
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ADI Global Distribution 3Q Sales Jump on Snap One Deal
ADI’s landmark acquisition of Snap One earlier this year continued to drive major annual sales gains, while organic also improved.
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BlueLinx Opens New Northwest DC in Oregon
The new facility supports the company’s growth strategy, expands its geographic reach and enhances services in the Pacific Northwest.
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