Distributors clinging to outdated ERP systems may think they’re avoiding risk, but the hidden costs of inaction keep adding up. This piece examines how legacy technology erodes visibility, agility and margins, and how taking a structured, phased approach to modernization can turn risk into long-term resilience.
The High Cost of Standing Still with Legacy ERP in Uncertain Conditions Read More »
It creates an industrial PVF supply powerhouse with an enterprise value of about $3 billion.
DNOW Completes $1.5B Acquisition of MRC Upon Mixed Q3 Read More »
It was the fourth straight month that Fastenal saw its daily sales rate grow by double digits year-over-year, powered by pricing actions in Q2-Q3 of this year.
Fastenal’s Double-Digit DSR Growth Carries into Q4 Read More »
The company saw modest year-over-year revenue growth at both its ADI and P&S business units.
Resideo Lowers Outlook Despite Q3 Records for Gross Margin, EBITDA Read More »
The acquisition of Hotsy of Boulder expands Watts Steam Store’s presence across Northern Colorado.
Singer Industrial’s Watts Steam Store Acquires Hotsy of Boulder Read More »
This issue’s content contains eight articles that cover distributors’ expectations for interest rate cut impacts on demand; how the industry balances prioritizing growth vs. resilience; best practices for contract pricing governance; our monthly M&A roundup; a Market Profile on HVACR; and more.
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NATS’ 19 distributor members and over 60 suppliers will join HDA’s group of over 50 member distributors and 400 manufacturer partners.
Hardlines Distribution Alliance Merges with North American Tool Suppliers Read More »
The off-highway drivetrain products distributor will expand its presence on the West Coast while consolidating both companies’ operations at one Los Angeles location.
Palmer Johnson Power Systems Acquires WHECO Branch in L.A. Read More »
It follows a series of other F.W. Webb leadership appointments aimed at boosting customer experience, operations and capturing market share.
F.W. Webb Promotes eCommerce & Digital Leader Read More »
The new leaders will continue to work with former CEO Eric Smith, who will join the distributor’s board.
Brooks Safety Taps Former Ferguson Exec as New CEO Read More »
DXP continues to scale its water and wastewater efforts through tuck-in deals.
DXP Enterprises Acquires Triangle Pump in Washington Read More »
A Tencarva veteran executive is promoted to CEO while the company’s former CEO becomes chairman.
Tencarva Machinery Makes Leadership Transition Read More »
Combined, they represent about $53 million in annual revenue for the distributor and installer, and follow its much larger purchases of SPI and Progressive Roofing.
TopBuild Makes Quartet of Insulation & Door Acquisitions Read More »
BFS gains a family-owned, single location distributor in Temple.
Builders FirstSource Adds Lengefeld Lumber in Texas Read More »
The exterior doors, windows and other building products maker and distributor will cut about 850 jobs in North America as it looks to simplify its portfolio.
JELD-WEN to Cut 11% of North America Staff, Review Europe Unit as Financials Slide Read More »
PTDA added two new suppliers and welcomed back another.
PTDA Adds 3 Manufacturer Members Read More »
It’s Motion’s third acquisition of 2025, adding a supplier of power transmission and industrial lubrication products, along with a range of services.
Motion Acquires PT Distributor Sunset Industrial Near Los Angeles Read More »
This is DSG’s first acquisition since it purchased Peoria Pump in November 2024, and it’s second straight in the pumps category.
DSG Acquires Pumps Distributor in Southern WI Read More »
Max Tunnicliff brings global experience to the CFO and Senior Executive Vice President role at the distributor Fastenal.
Fastenal Taps Whirlpool Veteran as New CFO Read More »
Adding Gasket Specialities expands TIPCO’s footprint to 46 locations across 17 states.
TIPCO Expands West Coast Reach with Gasket Specialties Acquisition Read More »
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