Hartmann Building Specialties Acquires CS&E in Louisiana
It adds two Gulf Coast locations to Hartmann’s footprint.
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November 2025
Novvia Acquires Distribution Operations of Aaron Packaging in WashingtonÂ
St. Louis-based Novvia continues to strengthen its presence in the U.S. Northwest.
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SRS Distribution Acquires Specialty Wood Products
It gains SRS two locations in Aurora, CO and Kyle, TX and a team of 35 employees.
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Recession Fears Top Distributors’ Risk Concerns for 2026
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Sweden’s Beijer Ref Acquires U.S. HVACR Distributors in Sioux City, Kansas CityÂ
Both Key Refrigeration Supply and Dennis Supply Company will continue to operate under their separate brands.
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U.S. Factory Orders Expectedly Rebound in August
New government data for August manufactured goods matched economists’ forecasts and snapped two straight monthly decllines. Get a full breakdown of the figures here.
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Why Business License Compliance has Become a Strategic Priority
As distributors expand and diversify, compliance risks are ever-present and can result in operational disruption if due diligence is overlooked. Here, we discuss what’s at stake for the industry on this front and how MDM’s Dec. 11 webcast is set to tackle this issue head-on.
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Boise Cascade to Acquire Holden Humphrey in Exteriors BoostÂ
New England-based Holden Humphrey is a key distributor of James Hardie siding, along with wood decking and trim products, and has annual sales of about $145 million.
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Packaging Distributor Novvia Appoints New CEOÂ
Novvia was formed in the fall of 2021 through the combination of several regional packaging companies.
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ABC Supply Makes Acquisition in HoustonÂ
This marks ABC Supply’s 58th location in the Texas and further strengthens its support for contractors in the Houston area.
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August U.S. Construction Spending Unexpectedly Rebounds
New Census Bureau figures were some of the first official data released after the U.S. government shutdown ended.
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Home Depot Shares Updates on SRS & GMS Growth
HD provided details on GMS’ early returns upon its September acquisition, as well as longer-term results and outlook for SRS alongside broader Pro performance.
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SiteOne Acquires CC Landscaping in Florida
In its seventh acquisition of the year, SiteOne focuses on the Tampa-Sarasota market.
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Lantern Launches to Modernize Demand Forecasting for Distributors
Newly launched startup Lantern uses machine learning to help distributors forecast demand and optimize purchasing decisions — aiming to reduce excess inventory and improve fill rates for a distribution sector still reliant on spreadsheets and static ERP rules.
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CD&R Taking Sealed Air Private in $10.3B DealÂ
Backed by more than 16,000 employees, Sealed Air had 2024 sales of $5.4 billion.
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Boeing Unifies Distribution Platform with New eCommerce SiteÂ
The new website brings Boeing Distribution’s portfolio of products and services into one digital destination.
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Faction Raises $4M to Accelerate AI Agent Tech for Distributors
The startup said the funding will accelerate development of its product suite — including its AI voice technology which manages inbound/outbound calls.
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Here’s Which Distributors Made Forbes’ Most Trusted Companies in America List
The accolade accounts for trust among large companies’ employees, customers, investors and media. Numerous MDM Top Distributors garnered recognition.
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Gibraltar to Buy Residential Building Products Maker Omnimax for $1.3BÂ
Gibraltar’s residential business is expected to generate over 80% of the company’s revenue once the deal closes.
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AD Appoints Leader for New Waterworks DivisionÂ
AD taps a former Iconix and Wesco executive to lead its newly-formed Waterworks unit.
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