Our second quarter MarketPulse shares a wealth of data from the 2Q25 Baird-MDM Industrial Distribution Survey – conducted in early July – that covered respondents’ revenue performance, pricing updates and expectations for the current quarter and rest-of-year, plus plenty of commentary.
This year of tariffs has made it nearly impossible for distributors to rely on traditional planning cycles or manual cost tracking. This piece illustrates what a proactive distributor looks instead of one that just watches headlines.
Taming the Tariff Yo-Yo: Building the Muscle for 2026 Read More »
Snap-on reported flat second quarter sales for 2025, with a slight decline in organic sales offset by favorable foreign currency gains.
Snap-on Sees 2Q Organic Dip Despite Tools Groups Improvement Read More »
Both Florida-based companies, North Florida Welding Supply and VMW Welding Supply, offer a variety of welding supplies to customers.
Sidney Lee Welding Supply Acquires 2 Companies in Florida Read More »
Based in New Jersey, SupplyHouse is a distributor of HVAC, plumbing and electrical products, offering products from brands such as Resideo and Honeywell.
SupplyHouse Nets Investment from KKR Read More »
UNFI expects a loss of sales from a June cyberattack but remains on track to meet its long-term financial goals ahead of schedule.
UNFI Says Cyberattack Cost is up to $400M in Sales, $50M in EBITDA Read More »
The PTDA expanded its network with five new member companies across four different states and Canada.
PTDA Adds 2 Distributor Members, 3 Manufacturers Read More »
A potential U.S. Foods and Performance Food Group merger would form the largest U.S. foodservice distributor, with a bigger market share than Sysco.
Report: U.S. Foods Eyes Takeover of Performance Food Group Read More »
From Hype to Adoption: Benchmarking 3 Years of AI Progress in Distribution Read More »
U.S. industrial production rebounded in June, surpassing forecasts, driven by a sharp rise in utilities and modest manufacturing gains.
June U.S. Industrial Production Rises as Utilities Jump, Mfg. Ticks Up Read More »
U.S. producer prices were flat in June, falling short of expectations as cooling goods costs offset a rise in services.
June Wholesale Prices Go Unchanged, Reflecting Muted Tariff Impact Read More »
FireResQ is a fellow North Carolina-based distributor of fire hoses and related parts, offering a range of products to firefighting and industrial markets across the U.S.
Brooks Safety Solutions Acquires FireResQ in NC Read More »
U.S. consumer prices increased in June, while core inflation continued to rise at a slower pace for the fifth consecutive month below expectations.
Annual June Consumer Inflation Rose 2.7% Read More »
The healthcare solutions distributor will soon have a new top leader for the first time in over 35 years as Stanley Bergman — NAW’s 2025 Dirk Van Dongen Lifetime Achievement Award recipient — is set to retire.
Longtime Henry Schein CEO to Retire at End of 2025 Read More »
Fastco Canada is opening a new distribution center in Pickering, Ontario on July 28 to support logistics and improve delivery times across the province.
Alloy Wheels Supplier Fastco Canada Expands with New DC Read More »
It’s the distributor’s first entry into the region and marks its sixth state to have a footprint in.
Packer Fastener Expands into Southeast with Atlanta DC Read More »
Aurelius plans to “drive earnings growth through a combination of operational improvements and strategic expansion.”
U.K.’s DCC Sells $2.6B Tech Distribution Unit in Private Deal Read More »
State Supply is a distributor of mechanical and industrial power transmission products, including bearings, belts, chains, sprockets and more.
Transmission & Fluid Equipment Acquires State Supply Company in MI Read More »
U.S. manufacturing technology orders rose in May compared to last year, signaling steady recovery despite monthly declines and ongoing economic uncertainty.
Metalworking Machinery Shows Continued Signs of Recovery Despite May Decrease Read More »
Fastenal posted its strongest monthly sales growth since early 2023, with June daily sales up year-over-year amid solid gains across key markets. See our full breakdown of the company’s June and 2Q results.
Fastenal’s June Caps 2Q Sales & Margin Acceleration Read More »
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