January Metalworking Machinery Orders Sink 30% MoM, Rise 6% YoY
January’s report had mixed performance signals amid global trade uncertainties.
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March 2025
QXO’s Brad Jacobs Pens Open Letter to Beacon Employees
To further court Beacon investors to tender their shares into QXO’s buyout offer, QXO’s founder and CEO wrote to sympathize and level with Beacon staff.
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January U.S. Wholesale Sales Fall 1.3% as Inventories Pile Up
January wholesale sales showed a monthly decline that nearly negated December’s strong growth, while nventories surged after sliding for four straight months.
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Parker Distributor Exotic Automation Names New President
The Michigan-based Parker Hannifin subsidiary appointed a new leader as its former president transitions to CEO.
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Acquisitions Power DXP’s Strong Annual Sales Gain
The company reported strong 4Q and full-year results, driven by sales growth across its business segments and seven acquisitions during 2024.
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Beacon Acquires Waterproofing Distributor DM Figley
Based in California’s Bay Area, DM Figley is a supplier of sealants, waterproofing and concrete repair products.
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Now Available: MDM’s Inaugural Quarterly Forecast Report
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HARDI Distributors See Steady January Sales Growth
January had a modest sales increase, continuing growth following December’s spike.
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US LBM Acquires Beach Window and Door in NC
Beach Window and Door offers a range of exterior and interior doors, windows and specialty building products to a variety of customers.
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Trump Postpones Some Canada & Mexico Tariffs Until April 2
The pause includes goods covered by the North American trade agreement (USMCA).
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Distribution Solutions Group Nets $1.8B in 2024 Sales with 4Q Jump
DSG reported strong 4Q and full-year sales growth for 2024, driven by acquisitions and continued expansion across various markets.
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GMS’ Organic Sales Slide Deepens in November-January Quarter
GMS reported a slight YoY sales increase for 3Q25, but faced a decline in gross profit and adjusted EBITDA due to soft market demand and weather disruptions.
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Winsupply Acquires Stake in Explainable AI Provider
Based in Ohio, Mined XAI offers businesses explainable AI solutions to address various challenges, specializing in fleet management, risk modeling and more.
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Fastenal February Daily Sales Jump to 14-Month High
The company reported a major February increase in daily sales growth, following a modest rebound in January and a three-year low in December. See our full breakdown of the monthly figures.
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Distributors Cromer, Doosan Material Handling Rebrand as Forklifts Group
Forklifts Groups expects to finalize its rebranding by early April, with Brent Poulton leading the West Coast operations.
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Trump Issues 1-Month Pause on Canada, Mexico Auto Tariffs
According to the White House, Trump told the “Big Three” automakers they should move production to the U.S from Canada and Mexico.
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Do it Best Appoints 2 Directors of Operations
Do it Best strengthens its leadership team with two new directors to enhance logistics, supply chain optimization and member service.
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Former EIS Chief Exec Takes Same Post at GCG
Glenn Pennycook takes the reins at the wire, cable and automation distributor with aim to strengthen its market presence across the U.S., Mexico and EU.
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Honeywell to Buy Pumps Maker Sundyne for $2.2B
Colorado-based Sundyne is a designer and manufacturer of pumps and gas compressors led by brands of Ansimag, HMD Kontro and Marelli.
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