QXO 2Q Results Top Expectations
QXO issued its first quarterly financial results since its $11 billion acquisition of Beacon at the end of April, with all key metrics topping analyst forecasts.
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August 2025
Data: North America Robot Orders Increased 4.3% in 1H25
North American robot orders rose in the first half of 2025 as demand grew across sectors, with non-automotive industries and collaborative robots behind much of the momentum.
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Propane Distributor Superior Plus Posts 2Q Gain, Profit Loss
Superior Plus posted a slight uptick in 2Q sales but saw EBITDA and gross profit decline, as seasonal trends and a California supply disruption weighed on margins.
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Here’s Which Distributors Were Named 2025 Top Workplaces
The employee feedback-based 2025 Top Workplaces list is out, which includes a ranked subset for distribution companies, segmented by size. Five are on MDM’s 2025 Top Distributors Lists.
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Diversified Foodservice Supply Appoints Auto Exec as New CEO
DFS appoints a new CEO with eCommerce and operations experience to lead its global foodservice supply business.
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Motion Control Distributor Aberdeen Dynamics Acquires Southwest Seal & Supply
Based in New Mexico, Southwest Seal & Supply is a provider of sealing, hydraulic hoses, fittings, couplings/connectors, gasketing and fluid control products.
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Cardinal Health Reports Flat 4Q Revenue, Higher Profit and a $1.9B Acquisition
Cardinal Health reported steady fourth-quarter results and a stronger profit outlook for 2026, while expanding its specialty care platform with the acquisition of Solaris Health.
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Sonepar Appoints New President at Viking Electric
Sonepar appointed a new president for Viking Electric as part of a leadership transition aligned with its broader transformation efforts.
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ODP’s B2B Sales Fell 6% During April-June
ODP Corporation reported lower 2Q sales due to declines in its Office Depot and Business Solutions divisions, but noted improving trends and growth in new customer segments. Meanwhile, ODP gave an updated on its expansion into the hospitality sector.
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OTC Industrial Technologies Acquires Rotating Equipment Distributor in PA
OTC has added two southeast Pennslyvania companies — Fleetwood Industrial Products and its partner supplier P-M Industrial.
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July U.S. Core Consumer Prices See Largest Rise in 6 Months
Consumer prices continued to rise in July, with inflation aligning with expectations for the first time in recent months, according to the latest CPI report.
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Chamber: U.S. Small Business Importers Face at Least $200B in Tariff Costs
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce emphasized that the cost may be significantly more depending on in some cases.
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MDM Forecast: August 2025 Update
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OmniCable Appoints Distribution & Operations Leader
The wire and cable redistributor appointed a new SVP of Distribution and Operations to lead North American logistics and support the company’s growth strategy.
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BradyPlus & Imperial Dade to Merge, Creating $10B Distributor
The deal will combine the Nos. 2 and 3 companies on MDM’s 2025 Top Distributors List for JanSan, Packaging & Disposables.
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U.S. Metalworking Machinery Orders Rise in June on Aerospace Strength
U.S. manufacturing technology orders increased in June, reflecting a major monthly rebound and a continued shift toward higher-value automated equipment amid economic uncertainty.
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Rockwell to Invest $2B in U.S. Manufacturing Over Next 5 Years
Rockwell plans to invest $2 billion in manufacturing, talent and digital infrastructure to boost productivity and support global growth.
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The Distributor Tech Dilemma: DIY vs. Off the Shelf
Distributors face a critical choice between building custom software and adopting off-the-shelf solutions, each with distinct costs, risks and benefits. Here’s a guide for determining which path is right for your organization.
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US Foods Sales, Profit & EBITBA Gains Continued in 2Q
Foodservice products distributor US Foods reported a 3.8% year-over-year increase in net sales in the second quarter.
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Wajax Industrial Parts Revenue Slides Further in 2Q
The heavy machinery distributor says it faces challenges due to macroeconomic softness and uncertainty related to Canada-U.S. trade relations.
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