B&J Welding Supply Acquires Fellow Distributor in West Texas
GM Welding Supply is a distributor of welding products and gases to customers across West Texas.
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July 2025
MDM’s 2Q25 MarketPulse Report is Here, Reflecting April-June Performance, Pricing & Expectations
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.
Taming the Tariff Yo-Yo: Building the Muscle for 2026
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.
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Snap-on Sees 2Q Organic Dip Despite Tools Groups Improvement
Snap-on reported flat second quarter sales for 2025, with a slight decline in organic sales offset by favorable foreign currency gains.
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Sidney Lee Welding Supply Acquires 2 Companies in Florida
Both Florida-based companies, North Florida Welding Supply and VMW Welding Supply, offer a variety of welding supplies to customers.
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SupplyHouse Nets Investment from KKR
Based in New Jersey, SupplyHouse is a distributor of HVAC, plumbing and electrical products, offering products from brands such as Resideo and Honeywell.
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UNFI Says Cyberattack Cost is up to $400M in Sales, $50M in EBITDA
UNFI expects a loss of sales from a June cyberattack but remains on track to meet its long-term financial goals ahead of schedule.
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PTDA Adds 2 Distributor Members, 3 Manufacturers
The PTDA expanded its network with five new member companies across four different states and Canada.
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Report: U.S. Foods Eyes Takeover of Performance Food Group
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.
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From Hype to Adoption: Benchmarking 3 Years of AI Progress in Distribution
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June U.S. Industrial Production Rises as Utilities Jump, Mfg. Ticks Up
U.S. industrial production rebounded in June, surpassing forecasts, driven by a sharp rise in utilities and modest manufacturing gains.
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June Wholesale Prices Go Unchanged, Reflecting Muted Tariff Impact
U.S. producer prices were flat in June, falling short of expectations as cooling goods costs offset a rise in services.
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Brooks Safety Solutions Acquires FireResQ in NC
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.
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Annual June Consumer Inflation Rose 2.7%
U.S. consumer prices increased in June, while core inflation continued to rise at a slower pace for the fifth consecutive month below expectations.
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Longtime Henry Schein CEO to Retire at End of 2025
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.
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Alloy Wheels Supplier Fastco Canada Expands with New DC
Fastco Canada is opening a new distribution center in Pickering, Ontario on July 28 to support logistics and improve delivery times across the province.
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Packer Fastener Expands into Southeast with Atlanta DC
It’s the distributor’s first entry into the region and marks its sixth state to have a footprint in.
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U.K.’s DCC Sells $2.6B Tech Distribution Unit in Private Deal
Aurelius plans to “drive earnings growth through a combination of operational improvements and strategic expansion.”
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Transmission & Fluid Equipment Acquires State Supply Company in MI
State Supply is a distributor of mechanical and industrial power transmission products, including bearings, belts, chains, sprockets and more.
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Metalworking Machinery Shows Continued Signs of Recovery Despite May Decrease
U.S. manufacturing technology orders rose in May compared to last year, signaling steady recovery despite monthly declines and ongoing economic uncertainty.
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