Sonepar Canada Names Company Veteran as Interim President
Sonepar appointed a new interim President for its Canadian operations amid other leadership changes.
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May 2025
Staples Rolls Out New WMS Across its Fulfillment Centers
Staples is implementing the Manhattan Active Warehouse Management system across its U.S. fulfillment centers to enhance operational efficiency, and the company shared updated stats on its warehouse network.
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April U.S. Durable Goods Orders Slide to End 4-Month Climb
U.S. durable goods orders declined in April for the first time in four months, led by a sharp drop in transportation equipment.
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Distributors Pay the Price When Supply Chains Crack. What’s Your Response?
With global disruption is accelerating, distributors should act now to protect margins, pricing and customer trust before the next supply chain shock hits. Here’s a look at how to respond to global trade policy.
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PTDA Adds Rota Free as Manufacturer Member
Based outside of Chicago, Rota Free specializes in manufacturing and applications involving keyless locking devices, couplings and torque limiters.
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SureWerx Appoints Former Wesco Industrial Leader as CEO
Chris Baby is transitioning to an M&A and advisory role after 15 years leading the PPE manufacturer.
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Endries Makes CEO Promotion as Knight Steps Down
The fasteners distributor promoted from within for its new chief executive, who steps in immediately.
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PIP Completes $1.3B Purchase of Honeywell’s PPE Unit
The combination broadens and strengthens PIP’s head-to-toe protection offering.
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F.W. Webb Appoints IT Leader, New York Area Sales VP
Heusinkveld and Cavossa come to F.W. Webb as the wholesale supplier makes other significant additions to its leadership team.
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No MDM Update Newsletter Monday
We’re off Monday in observance of Memorial Day in the U.S., so Update will be back in action Tuesday morning.
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First Supply Marks 128 Years by Opening New DC in Wisconsin
First Supply’s new distribution center marks a milestone in the company’s ongoing investment in technology, infrastructure and people.
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Arrow Fastener is Now Arrow Tool Group
The name change will reflect the company’s expanded portfolio of tool brands designed for trade professionals, contractors and DIYers.
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Rexel Expands AI Partnership, Appoints Southeast Leader
The electrical supplies distributor deepened its partnership with an AI-powered provider for a contractor portal, and appointed an industry veteran to lead its southeast region.
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JanSan Distributor Jon-Don Closes; Aramsco Buys Assets
Citing “financial hardships,” Jon-Don closed its doors on May 9 after more than 40 years in business.
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RBC Bearings to Acquire VACCO for $310M
Los Angeles-based VACCO is a manufacturer of vales, manifolds, regulators, filters and other precision components and subsystems for the space and naval defense channels.
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QXO Details its Vision to Transform Beacon
The company spelled out specifics on the changes Beacon will undergo in the months ahead to align with QXO’s aggressive vision to achieve significant organic growth.
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Winsupply Acquires United Lighting & Supply; 2nd Deal in 2 Weeks
Florida-based United Lighting & Supply is a distributor of electrical equipment, supplies, lighting and household appliances. It adds four locations to Winsupply.
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Manufacturers Rep Agency SESCO Lighting Acquires ERT Lighting
Based in Texas, ERT Lighting offers lighting and lighting control solutions for commercial construction projects.
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How Rockstar CFOs Master Tariff Turbulence, Pt. 1
With today’s tariffs news arriving like surprise album drops, ordinary financial leadership won’t do for distributors. The first of this two-part series examines how to create a “tariff command center” that uses advanced pricing strategies to turn tariff challenges into competitive advantages.
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Endries International Announces IT Leader Succession
Endries International promoted a seasoned IT leader to succeed its current VP of information technology.
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