Holston Gases Adds Alabama’s Advanced Welding Supply
The single-location distributor strengthens Holston’s foothold in the Southeast U.S.
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2025
No MDM Update Newsletter Friday
MDM won’t deploy an Update newsletter on Friday amid the Fourth of July holiday in the U.S., so it’ll be back on Monday.
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Cleaning Solutions Supplier Zep Sold from One PE Firm to Another
Middle market private equity firm Truelink Capital Management acquired maintenance and cleaning manufacturer and distributor Zep.
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The Hoser Network Adds 4 New Distributor Members
The IDCO co-op adds hose, fittings and fluid power distributors in California and the Midwest.
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Graybar Names AI & Digital Transformation Leader; Extends Credit Facility
Graybar moves forward with a multi-year business transformation, which includes investment in artificial intelligence and other technologies.
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LindFast Solutions Promotes Former Wesco Exec to CEO
The fasteners master distributor has a new top leader.
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CGC to Acquire Imperial Building Products in Canada
Gypsum-based building products maker and distributor CGC is set to gain a fellow Canadian-based supplier of steel studs.
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ISA Announces 2025-2026 Board, Headed by Kennametal Sales Leader
The group of 14 executives and directors span a wealth of industry experience and insight for ISA’s strategic direction.
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Purvis Acquires Johnson Bearing in Nevada
Sparks, NV-based Johnson Bearing & Supply strengthens Purvis’ operations in the Western U.S.
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Graybar’s Valin Acquires Burns Controls in Dallas
Industrial distributor Valin boosts its already robust motion control and automation product portfolio with the addition of Burns Controls.
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Now Available: MDM’s LINC Systems Case Study Report
This deep dive traces the strategic components of LINC Systems’ service-first model and growth trajectory, as well as the key inflection points that created the fasteners distributor’s formula for success.
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U.S. Construction Spending Fell 0.3% During May; 3rd Straight Decline
Construction spending declined in May, driven by continued softness in both residential and nonresidential private construction.
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June Manufacturing PMI Shows First Improvement in 4 Months
U.S. manufacturing activity remained in contraction during June for a fourth straight month, but the improvement topped economists’ expectations and snapped three straight months of monthly decline.
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The Human Algorithm: Why Great Analytics Fail Without Great People
The fourth installment of this five-part series addresses the critical human factors in analytics success, including overcoming skepticism, identifying high-judgment individuals, addressing self-imposed data access constraints and avoiding common pitfalls.
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Stanley Black & Decker to Have New CEO Oct. 1
Stanley B&D announced a leadership transition, with a new President and CEO set to take over as Donald Allan steps into the role of Executive Chair.
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MSC Industrial 3Q Profit Falls 21% Despite Margin Uptick
The company reported a year-over-year sales decline but sequential improvement, and its March achieved the company’s best average daily sales in 19 months.
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June M&A Roundup: Deal Volume Increases Across Multiple Sectors
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Frozen Food Supplier Williams Distributor Goes Private
Based in Washington, Williams Distributor is a family-owned supplier of food products, including ice cream, frozen pizza and other frozen foods.
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Worthington Enterprises Expands Building Systems with Elgen Acquisition
New Jersey-based Elgen is a manufacturer and designer of HVAC parts, components, ductwork and structural framing.
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Parker Hannifin to Acquire Curtis Instruments
Parker Hannifin agreed to acquire Curtis Instruments for $1 billion in cash to expand its electrification capabilities.
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