Flooring Distributor All Surfaces Adds Abraham Linc
The acquisition strengthens All Surfaces distribution in the Mid-Atlantic region.
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December 2025
Industrial Equipment Maker SPX Flow Acquired in $4.8B Deal
ITT seeks to address complex customer challenges across growing end markets such as industrial, chemical, energy, mining, nutrition and health and personal care.
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MES Life Safety Acquires Firefighting, Safety Equipment Distributor
This is the fifth acquisition for Kirland, WA-based MES Life Safety in 2025.
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The Cost of Not Confronting Pricing Anxiety
As inflation cools, many CEOs are easing off pricing discipline — a costly mistake. This article explores how “pricing anxiety” paralyzes even top performers; why most pricing transformations fail; and what decisive actions leaders must take to turn pricing into a true competitive weapon.
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Wesco Appoints Two New Board Directors
Two current board members are expected to retire in May 2026 at the end of their terms.
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Wilsbach Distributors Adds Beer Distributor to Expand in PA
Sales volume is expected to grow by 50% as a result of the acquisition.
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U.S. Metalworking Machinery Orders Surge in October
For the third month in 2025, new metalworking machinery orders surpassed $500 million.
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Inside Crane Group’s Sale to PE, and Lessons for Distributors Entering 2026 M&A Cycle
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Auto Paint Distributor Wesco to Acquire National Coatings & Supplies
Washington-based Wesco expands across the country with Raleigh, NC-based NSC.
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Boise Cascade to Have New CEO in March
The lumber and plywood supplier is promoting its COO to lead the company while its current CEO will move into a board position.
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BlackHawk Industrial Adds Ex-ADI & MSC Exec to Lead Category Management
BlackHawk adds an industry veteran with deep category management expertise at prominent industrial distributors.
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Ferguson Leads $8.5M Investment in Materials Management Provider Ply
It’s Ferguson’s 20th venture investment to accelerate innovation for the construction industry.
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Rubix Launches Group-Wide Supplier Review
The news comes two months after Rubix appointed a new CEO.
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Stanley Black & Decker Taps Former Schneider Electric Supply Chain Leader to Same Role
It follows the toolmaker having a new CEO at the start of October.
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GME Supply to Make CEO Transition on Jan. 1
The safety and productivity equipment distributor is promoting its COO to chief executive, while its current CEO will become executive chairman.
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Fastenal Maintains Daily Sales Velocity through November
The distributor posted its fifth straight month of double-digit daily sales gains despite a soft demand backdrop and topped analysts’ expectations, powered by acceleration in heavy manufacturing.
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Pressure Washer & Pumps Maker FNA Group Acquires Distributor Allparts
The acquisition strengthens FNA’s parts and accessories portfolio and expands distribution capabilities across North America.
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Walter Surface Technologies Acquires Hermes North America
Walter adds a prominent supplier of coated abrasives based in Virginia Beach, VA.
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HARDI Distributors Post 1% Revenue Dip in October
Distributor inventories remain elevated after flattish demand this year.
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How Distributors Can Unlock Idle Cash
Distributors are leaving massive amounts of cash trapped in operations. This article breaks down where working capital gets stuck — and how automation and AI can accelerate invoicing, collections and supplier management to unlock liquidity and strengthen 2026 growth planning.
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