DNOW Unveils Leadership for Post-MRC DealÂ
Industrial PFV distributor DNOW announced its future leadership team that will be in effect after its landmark deal with MRC Global closes.
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October 2025
Wajax Begins CEO Succession ProcessÂ
The CEO search process for the heavy equipment and industrial parts distributor is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2026.
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IMF’s World Economic Outlook Slightly Dips Despite U.S. Upgrade
The International Monetary Fund emphasized that trade shifts, policy uncertainty and fading momentum weigh on global expansion.
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Canada Foodservice Wholesaler A1 Privately AcquiredÂ
A1 Cash & Carry, an Ontario-based foodservice wholesaler, announced that private equity firm CCMP Growth Advisors  has acquired a majority ownership stake.
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Solve Industrial Motion Acquires Power Rite Products in NJÂ
The addition of New Jersey-based Power Rite Products further expands Solve’s power transmission solution capabilities.
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Now Part of Home Depot, GMS Acquires Brown Machinery
Specialty building products distributor GMS acquired Brown Machinery, a supplier of EIFS, stucco, concrete block and masonry-related products in Oklahoma and North Texas.
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ABC Supply Reshuffles Regions, Appoints National Accounts LeaderÂ
With the addition of a Mid-South region, the company is now divided into six geographical areas.
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MDM Forecast: October 2025 Update
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NEFCO Acquires Big D Tool Center in TXÂ
It’s the first acquisition for the company in 2025 after five bolt-ons in 2024.
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A&M Acquires Central Tool Supply in Eastern PA
As part of a strategy to strengthen its reach in the Northeast, A&M acquired assets of a PA-based metalworking supplies distributor.
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LINC Systems Acquires Allied Fastening Supply in WA
The deal significantly expands LINC’s presence on the U.S. West Coast and the northwest
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ProfitOptics Taps Former Ferguson, Imperial Dade Leaders as VPs
The software, AI and data solutions partner for distributors and manufacturers added two seasoned industry leaders to its executive team.
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MDM’s 3Q25 M&A Report is Here
See our breakdown of M&A activity by product category, the latest EBITDA trading multiples for 28 top industrial distributors and our detailed rundown of all deals we tracked during July-September, which improved sequentially but remained overall subdued compared to 2023-2024.
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Fastenal 3Q Sales Grew 11.7%
Despite “sluggish” market conditions, Fastenal records its third straight month of double-digit daily sales growth.
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U.S. Metalworking Machinery Orders Soared in AugustÂ
Manufacturing shows continued resiliance despite some headwinds.
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Fastenal Sales Momentum Carries through September as it Leans More into Fasteners, Key Accounts
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F.W. Webb Opens Vermont Branch
The branch is part of the plumbing, HVACR and PVF supplies distributor’s strategic expansion across the Northeast.
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Border States Promotes 4 VPs for Finance, Services, Category ManagementÂ
Four veteran employee-owners have been moved into new vice president roles.
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From Silicon Valley to Supply Chains: Why 2 Stanford MBAs Brought AI Research into Distribution
Two Stanford MBAs took a two-year deep dive into researching AI use in wholesale distribution — conducting 200+ executive interviews with industry leaders. Their takeaway: distributors are not only ready for AI, they’re eager for it. Here’s why they’re making this industry their career focus.
Cameron Ashley Opens 3rd Florida DC; 4th On the Way
The building products distributor has rapidly established a firm presence to serve customers along the Gulf Coast.
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