MDM Forecast: December 2025 Update
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2025
Brad Jacobs Stepping Down from XPO & GXO to Focus More on QXO
He’s been the chairman of XPO since its founding in 2011, followed by spinoff GXO in 2021.
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The Stats and Opportunity Behind U.S. Industrial Automation’s Rise
New research highlights how quickly automation is moving from pilot projects to mainstream strategy across US industrial companies. With nearly all firms planning new automation investments — and robotics adoption poised to accelerate — the findings point to a strengthening market for physical automation products, creating fresh opportunities for electrical, motion control and industrial supplies distributors.
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Parts Town Unlimited Adds Chief Legal Officer to Leadership Team
The new appointee will lead the company’s global legal function and oversee compliance and strategic business development initiatives.
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AD Expands in Construction Market with 2 New Distributor Members
ACME Construction Supply and Professional Contractor Supply will join the buying group Jan. 1.
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FTC Sues to Block Henkel’s Liquid Nails Acquisition
The FTC says combining Henkel’s Loctite brand with Liquid Nails would eliminate head-to-head competition between the two largest construction adhesive brands sold through major U.S. home improvement retailers.
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Appliance Parts Distributor Marcone Teams with Field Service Software Provider
The partnership will make it easier for technicians and service providers to identify and purchase parts for warranty jobs.
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New Digital Platform Leader at mSupply
Bryce Koch joins mSupply to focus on the distributor’s digital ecosystem while providing strategic, customer-first direction for its marketing and eCommerce teams.
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Port of Long Beach Names New CEO
The port’s leadership will shape the agenda, on everything from technology deployment to cargo visibility, at one of the nation’s gateways for trans-Pacific trade.
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U.S. Wholesale Sales Slumped to End Q3, but Inventories Rebounded
Though up year-over-year, September wholesale durable goods sales saw a considerable monthly decline. We break down the Census Bureau’s latest monthly Wholesale Trade Report here.
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Fed Makes 3rd Straight Quarter-Point Rate Cut but Signals Hesitancy Ahead
Three dissents underscored a shift toward less appetite for future cuts in 2026.
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Hose & Rubber Products Distributor VAD Acquires LTL SupplyÂ
The acquisition strengthens VAD’s value-added solutions portfolio and footprint across the Midwest.
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Morris & Dickson to Acquire Fellow Pharma Distributor Prodigy Health
Prodigy is a specialty distributor of plasma derivatives, specialty drugs and vaccines based in Shreveport, LA.
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Solve Industrial Motion Acquires Drive Belts Maker in IowaÂ
Solve continues to expand through acquisition, completing its fourth deal since October.
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Data: North American Manufacturers Pull Back on Orders Ahead of Tariff Ruling
GEP’s newest volatility index shows spare capacity widening across global supply chains — with North America seeing the steepest pullback. Manufacturers are delaying orders ahead of a key tariff ruling, reinforcing a buyer’s market heading into 2026. Here’s a breakdown of the data and analysis of what it means for distributors.
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United Flow Technologies Secures New Private Investment
Berkshire Partners joins H. I. G. Capital as investors in the business.
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Core & Main 3Q Sales Decelerate Further Amid Soft Market
Despite soft residential demand the company reaffirmed its full year outlook.
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Graybar to Make Series of Leadership Succession Moves
Two leaders will retire while four execs are promoted to vice president.
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Ferguson Logs 5% Sales Growth, Double-Digit NonRes Gains and an Acquisition
Residential sales for the quarter were challenged while non-residential sales in the U.S. rose 11%.
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Packer Fastener Expands in Iowa
This is the third new location for the Wisconsin-based distributor in 2025.
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