Proton Research Shows Distributor Disconnect Between Passive & Proactive Tariff Strategy
Proton’s 2025 Tariff Impact Report shows many distributors are unprepared for tariff shifts, while others leverage AI and flexible systems to gain an edge.
June 2025
Chart Industries & Flowserve to Merge in $19B Deal
The all-stock deal will result in a flow and thermal management solutions supplier with a combined revenue of $8.8 billion.
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Analysis: Major Distributors Eye Diversification and Decoupling from China
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Fastenal Daily Sales Growth Jumps to 26-Month High in May
The company’s daily sales considerably accelerated in May, with improved momentum across top end markets and customer segments compared to April. Seen our full breakdown of the monthly figures here.
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BlueLinx Appoints Former Stanley B&D Exec to Lead Product Management
BlueLinx appointed a new VP of Product Management to lead portfolio strategy and drive profitable growth, bringing industry experience from Stanley Black & Decker.
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MDM Podcast: Inside LGG Industrial’s Rebrand, Upgrades & Tariff Strategy
A little over 2 years since his previous appearance on the podcast, LGG Industrial CEO Jeff Crane joins to discuss his company’s 2024 rebrand from ERIKS North America; how the company is navigating the tariffs situation; its recent branch network and technology upgrades; and how LGG is approaching AI
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Master Distributor Everflow Supplies Appoints New CEO Upon Private Investment
The new CEO was most recently the president of Fortiline Waterworks.
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Builders FirstSource Adds New Tech & Digital Leader
Builders FirstSource appointed a former PepsiCo, Microsoft and Amazon executive as its new President of Technology and Digital Solutions to lead digital innovation and oversee the company’s Paradigm subsidiary.
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Marco Rubber & Plastics Acquires Colonial Seal Company
New Jersey-based Colonial Seal Company is a supplier of oil seals, O-rings, gaskets and shaft seals.
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MDM’s May Premium Monthly Issue Now Available
Now live, the issue’s content is packed with articles that cover demand for warehouse space; a deep dive on ADI Global Distribution; cash flow red flags and how to get ahead of them; how rockstar CFOs master tariffs; QXO’s plans to transform Beacon; and our monthly MDM Forecast and M&A Roundup.
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Data: First-Year Employees Comprise 37% of Wholesale Trade Injuries
Slips, overexertion and first-year worker injuries dominate wholesale industry claims, according to Travelers’ 2025 Injury Impact Report analyzing workers comp cases. Read more about the report here.
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U.S. Factory Orders Snap Gain Streak with April Slump
U.S. factory orders fell in April, snapping a four-month streak of gains, as transportation equipment and aircraft demand plunged.
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Futures Thinking: The Forces of Change Distributors Can’t Ignore
In the second of a four-part series previewing new MDM research to be unveiled in a June 25 webcast, we introduce the underlying forces of change distributors see shaping the industry between now and 2035.
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Timken Promotes New Industrial Motion Leader
Timken appointed a new President of Industrial Motion to succeed the retiring Christopher Coughlin, aiming to drive continued growth.
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mSupply Opens Distribution Hub in Denver
mSupply opened a new Denver regional combining a Comfort Air branch and regional distribution center, boosting next-day delivery capabilities in the U.S.
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PVF Distributor MKS Acquires Industrial Pipe & Supply in Omaha
Industrial Pipe & Supply is a PVF distributor, offering a range of products including coatings and tape, fasteners, gaskets and more.
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NAM: Manufacturers’ Optimism Sinks to Lowest Point Since 2Q20
Manufacturers’ confidence hit a post-pandemic low in NAM’s 2Q25 survey, with rising tariff concerns and slowing growth expectations prolonging uncertainty.
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Ferguson Posts Solid Organic Growth, Margin Expansion in 3Q
Ferguson’s February-April quarter was highlighted by accelerating sales growth, improved margins and a raised full-year guidance, driven by strong U.S. performance.
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April Construction Spending Falls for a 2nd Straight Month
U.S. construction spending dipped in April, marking a second consecutive monthly decline, with drops in both residential and nonresidential private sectors.
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Wajax Appoints New COO
Wajax appointed a new COO, effective June 2, to lead operations and enhance organizational performance across the company.
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