Wesco Announces September Leadership Succession for EES Unit
Wesco named a new executive to lead its Electrical and Electronic Solutions unit, effective Sept. 1.
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MDM’s 2025 Economic Outlook Report is Here
The 115-page report is loaded with sector-specific stats and insight on the current U.S. wholesale distribution economic situation and revenue forecasts through 2026. Overall, it’s a comprehensive reference guide to the $8 trillion industry and its 19 different sectors.
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Behind the Deal: Why ORS Nasco Acquired R3 Safety & Techniweld
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White Cap Appoints Former Beacon General Counsel to Same Post
White Cap appointed a new General Counsel with over 30 years of experience in legal, governance and compliance leadership.
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Illinois Signs Warehouse Tornado Safety Bill into Law
Illinois enacted a new law requiring warehouses to implement tornado safety plans and meet updated shelter and inspection standards.
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Home Depot Gets Early Antitrust Clearance for GMS, Gives Update on Tendered Shares
Things are well on track for The Home Depot to complete its second significant building materials distribution acquisition in less than a 2-year span.
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WizCommerce Raises $8M for AI-Powered Sales Rep Platform
WizCommerce raised $8 million in Series A funding to expand its automation tools and AI assistant aimed at streamlining distribution operations.
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NAW Executive Summit to Include Exclusive Conversation with President George W. Bush
NAW’s marquee annual event is headlined by a mainstage session with the 43rd President of the United States as the nation commemorates 250 years since its founding.
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Caught in the Trade Crossfire, 4 Ways for Distributors to Protect Bottom Lines and Customers
New tariffs and shifting trade policies are causing wholesale distributors to adapt through data-driven planning and supply chain risk management. Here’s how to maintain effective pricing strategies and meet customer obligations as the ground beneath you continues to move.
International Paper to Sell GCF Unit for $1.5B, Cut 1,100 Jobs in Restructuring
International Paper announced a major restructuring, including the sale of its Global Cellulose Fibers business and closures of several U.S. packaging facilities, as part of its ongoing transformation strategy.
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Steel Dynamics Acquires Remainder of Metals Distributor New Process Steel
New Process Steel is a manufacturer and distributor of metal products based in Houston, TX.
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RS Adds New Director of RS PRO in Americas
RS named a new director to lead its RS PRO brand in the Americas, aiming to expand the portfolio and strengthen customer engagement across the region.
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Citing Employment Risks, Powell Suggests Rate Cuts Coming Soon
Stocks jumped Friday following U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s remarks at the central bank’s annual symposium in Jackson Hole, WY.
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Distributor Wire & Cable Opens New DC in Ohio
DWC opened a new warehouse to expand its distribution network and support growing demand in sectors such as data centers, manufacturing and renewable energy.
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Electrical Components Int’l Sold from One PE Firm to Another in $1.9B Deal
Based in St. Louis, ECI manufactures electrical distribution systems, control box assemblies and other engineered components to a range of industries.
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Metalformers’ Optimism Edges Down Lower in August
Surveyed metalforming manufacturers expect less incoming orders over the next three months, while shipping levels remain steady
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Manufacturer’s Rep Meriton Acquires HVAC Firms in New Mexico, Missouri
Meriton expanded its national HVAC network with the acquisitions of fellow rep agencies Engineered Equipment Sales and Testing, Fields Mechanical Systems and Specialty Air Conditioning Services.
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With Danfoss Expansion, Canada Distributor Eyes $100B in Customer Value by 2033
Contrôles Laurentide expanded its partnership with Danfoss to include the Danfoss Drives product line, enhancing its motor control and automation offerings across Canada.
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Southern Glazer’s to Buy AB InBev’s NYC Distribution Unit
Southern Glazer’s will acquire Anheuser-Busch’s New York City distribution operation and launch a new division to oversee its beverage portfolio in the region.
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Triangle Fastener Acquires DB Building Fastener in SoCal
Based in Ontario, CA, DB is a distributor of fasteners and related products for the metal components and metal building construction industry. It helps expand Pittsburgh-based TFC’s presence in the western U.S.
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