Based in Texas, Maverick Beverage is a distributor of wine and craft spirits, operating across six states with approximately 500 employees.
Johnson Brothers Acquires Fellow Wine & Spirits Distributor Maverick Read More »
U.S. durable goods orders surged in March, far exceeding forecasts, driven by a jump in transportation equipment as firms rushed to beat potential tariffs.
Advance: March Durable Goods Orders Spiked 9.2% Read More »
Our first quarter MarketPulse shares a wealth of data from the 1Q25 Baird-MDM Industrial Distribution Survey that covered respondents’ revenue performance, pricing updates and expectations for the current quarter and rest-of-year, plus plenty of commentary.
Research: Distributors & Manufacturers Split on Signs of Pullback, CapEx Plans Read More »
Watsco reported softer first-quarter results as it navigates a product transition driven by new regulations impacting over half its sales, but showed healthy margin performance.
Watsco 1Q Sales Dip Amid Product Transition, but Margins Improve Read More »
Uline is expanding its Reno presence with a new distribution center set to open in August, adding 25 jobs to meet growing demand.
Uline Set to Open New Reno DC in August Read More »
See our new breakdown of M&A activity by product category, the latest EBITDA trading multiples for 30 top industrial distributors and our detailed recap of dealmaking activity during January-March, which was notably subdued compared to previous quarters.
MDM’s 1Q25 M&A Report is Here, Now with a Breakdown of Activity by Product Category Read More »
TricorBraun appointed a well-known industry veteran to lead its global operations, succeeding Court Carruthers as he transitions to vice chair.
TricorBraun Appoints Former FleetPride, Grainger Leader as President & CEO Read More »
Though comparable sales declined year-over-year, the gap narrowed sequentially as EBITDA margin had a considerable jump from 4Q.
Motion’s 1Q Comparable Sales Tick Down, but Outlook Holds Read More »
OmniCable opened a new facility in Buford, GA, consolidating two nearby locations to boost efficiency and better serve growing customer demand.
OmniCable Consolidates 2 Atlanta Facilities into Larger DC Read More »
MDM won a Silver Azbee Award for its in-depth case study on Fastenal’s transformative shift to a digital-first distribution model, written by John Gunderson. It was the first feature in MDM’s Case Study series, which continues to roll out new reports in 2025.
MDM Wins Business Journalism Award for Fastenal Case Study Read More »
While total sales growth decelerated for 3M’s Safety & Industrial segment, they ticked up sequentially in organic growth.
3M Safety & Industrial Sees Continued Solid Organic Growth in 1Q Read More »
With 45 branches across 23 states, REW Materials is a distributor of interior and exterior building materials, offering both specialty and commodity products.
Foundation Building Materials Acquires REW Materials for $600M Read More »
The fasteners distributor launched a new resource hub to help customers and suppliers navigate changing tariff regulations.
Endries International Adds Tariffs Resources Hub Read More »
According to a survey conducted by the Global Business Travel Association, many of its global industry respondents expect a decline in business travel, with overall optimism slipping in recent weeks amid growing political uncertainty. GBTA received a total of 905 responses for the survey, conducted from March 31 to April 8, from travel buyers, suppliers
Data: 2025 Business Travel Expected to Sink 33% Amid U.S. Government Actions Read More »
Distributors Forecast Shaky 1-10% COGS Increase with Tariffs Influence Read More »
QXO issued a separate release extending its all-cash tender offer to acquire outstanding shares to April 28.
QXO Offers $2B in Secured Notes to Facilitate Beacon Acquisition Read More »
How Are Distributors Combatting Higher Costs from Tariffs? Here’s What They Told Us Read More »
U.S. cutting tool consumption declined in February compared to both the previous month and the same month last year, reflecting ongoing market uncertainty.
U.S. Cutting Tool Orders Dipped in February Read More »
Our roster of 20 honorees announced in late March. Here, we profile each of these deserving leaders who will likewise be recognized at MDM’s SHIFT Conference in May. By popular demand, we’ve made this article free after initially publishing it as a Premium exclusive.
Meet MDM’s 2025 Women in Distribution Read More »
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