Continental Plans to Spin Off ContiTech
The company is aiming for a potential sale as part of a major restructuring to streamline operations and focus on tire manufacturing.
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April 2025
Builders FirstSource Makes Acquisition in Nevada
Truckee Tahoe Lumber is a distributor of lumber, building materials, doors and hardware, serving customers across the Northern Sierra Nevada region.
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Baldor Specialty Foods Gets New President
The company appointed an FreshDirect veteran with experience in food retailing, operations and supply chain innovation to its top leadership.
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Foodservice Distributor CES Acquires Bolton & Hay in Des Moines
Bolton & Hay is a distributor of foodservice equipment, offering a range of products, including kitchen equipment and supplies.
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MDM Podcast: Be the Steve Irwin of Distribution and Rethink Team Dynamics
Contrary to popular belief, culture isn’t a soft skill. It’s a competitive advantage, says executive leadership consultant Darcy Blessing-Williams, who is set to speak at MDM’s SHIFT conference in May. She joins the podcast to discuss a zookeeper framework geared for understanding and fostering team behavior.
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R.S. Hughes Announces Top Leadership Succession
R.S. Hughes announces the retirement of CEO Bill Matthews and the appointment of a new president who will report directly to the board.
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McNaughton-McKay Appoints Former AD Exec as Sales & Marketing Leader
The company appointed a new Executive VP of Sales & Marketing, with over 30 years of experience in electrical distribution and manufacturing.
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Echo Electric Launches as Sonepar’s 6th Unit with Over $1 Billion in Sales
Sonepar officially launched its Echo Electric rebrand for five Midwest subsidiaries, forming a $1.2 billion operation across nine states.
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LAST CALL for MDM 2025 Top Distributors Submissions
Want your company to be considered and accurately ranked? We need its revenue info by April 11. The easiest way to submit it is via the survey linked in this blog.
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NAW Partners with AI Applied Consortium to Boost industry AI Adoption
NAW partnered with AAIC to lead the Wholesale Distribution Advisory Council, accelerating AI adoption in supply chain management.
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Who Wins and Loses in the Tariffs New Normal?
As tariffs continue to escalate, distributors will have to adapt by optimizing pricing strategies and rebate management to navigate the uncertainty and gain market share in an increasingly competitive environment. Here’s a look at critical priorities for distributor stakeholders.
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Simmons Pump & Supply Expands into Arizona
The company added its third U.S. location in Willcox, AZ, expanding its sales, distribution and pump testing operations.
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Lockmasters Acquires Signals Defense in Maryland
Signals Defense offers high security government and commercial organizations with radio frequency and infrared shielding window film solutions.
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United Flow Technologies Acquires Trio of Manufacturer Reps
Distribution platform United Flow Technologies strengthened its presence and capabilities in the eastern U.S. municipal water and wastewater sectors with its three acquisitions.
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MDM’s March Premium Monthly Issue Now Available
Now live, the issue’s content spans your role as a source of tariff clarity; the business case for women-specific PPE; why QXO relentlessly pursued Beacon; what distributors pay their fleet staff; our latest MDM Forecast; a fasteners market profile; and more.
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Pharma Distributor Morris & Dickson Acquires Presa Solutions
Texas-based Presa Solutions is a 3PL provider for pharmaceutical manufacturers, offering back-end support, including invoicing, financial reporting and order management.
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Border States Makes Construction Leadership Succession
Border States appoints a new Senior VP of Construction Core Market, following the retirement of Matt Eddleman after over 30 years in the electrical distribution industry.
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QXO Provides Update on Beacon Shares Tendered & Timeline
QXO extends the deadline for shareholders to tender their shares, with the transaction expected to close by the end of April.
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MSC’s Sales Slide Deepens Amid Lower Industrial Demand in Dec-Feb
The company reported a decline in 2Q sales, impacted by a challenging operating environment and a cautious outlook despite progress in initiatives.
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Trump Imposes Sweeping Reciprocal Tariffs
President Trump established a 10% baseline tariff and unveiled reciprocal tariffs on dozens of countries, including China, the EU and Vietnam ranging from 15 to 48%.
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