Packaging Distributor Novvia Appoints New CEO
Novvia was formed in the fall of 2021 through the combination of several regional packaging companies.
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2025
ABC Supply Makes Acquisition in Houston
This marks ABC Supply’s 58th location in the Texas and further strengthens its support for contractors in the Houston area.
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August U.S. Construction Spending Unexpectedly Rebounds
New Census Bureau figures were some of the first official data released after the U.S. government shutdown ended.
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Home Depot Shares Updates on SRS & GMS Growth
HD provided details on GMS’ early returns upon its September acquisition, as well as longer-term results and outlook for SRS alongside broader Pro performance.
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SiteOne Acquires CC Landscaping in Florida
In its seventh acquisition of the year, SiteOne focuses on the Tampa-Sarasota market.
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Lantern Launches to Modernize Demand Forecasting for Distributors
Newly launched startup Lantern uses machine learning to help distributors forecast demand and optimize purchasing decisions — aiming to reduce excess inventory and improve fill rates for a distribution sector still reliant on spreadsheets and static ERP rules.
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CD&R Taking Sealed Air Private in $10.3B Deal
Backed by more than 16,000 employees, Sealed Air had 2024 sales of $5.4 billion.
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Boeing Unifies Distribution Platform with New eCommerce Site
The new website brings Boeing Distribution’s portfolio of products and services into one digital destination.
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Faction Raises $4M to Accelerate AI Agent Tech for Distributors
The startup said the funding will accelerate development of its product suite — including its AI voice technology which manages inbound/outbound calls.
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Here’s Which Distributors Made Forbes’ Most Trusted Companies in America List
The accolade accounts for trust among large companies’ employees, customers, investors and media. Numerous MDM Top Distributors garnered recognition.
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Gibraltar to Buy Residential Building Products Maker Omnimax for $1.3B
Gibraltar’s residential business is expected to generate over 80% of the company’s revenue once the deal closes.
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AD Appoints Leader for New Waterworks Division
AD taps a former Iconix and Wesco executive to lead its newly-formed Waterworks unit.
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Fluid Power Distributor Grimstad Acquires GT Hydraulic Specialists
As Grimstad’s second acquisition this year, it’s expected to strengthen the fluid power distributor’s ability to deliver complete lifecycle solutions.
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MDM Forecast: November 2025 Update
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Cameron Ashley Adds Distribution Center in Jacksonville
It gives the company four distribution centers in Florida to provide statewide coverage and next-day delivery to nearly every major metro area.
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Arcline to Buy Aircraft Components Maker Novaria in $2.2B Deal
To be bought from fellow investment firm KKR, the pending deal follows Arcline’s $1.8 billion purchase of fellow defense and aerospace component supplier Kaman in 2024.
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Wipfli 2026 Outlook: To Withstand Pricing & Supply Volatility, Distributors Must Go Digital
Wipfli’s new 2026 distribution outlook warns that pricing pressure, supply uncertainty and labor strain are intensifying — and that digital tools now separate those who stay ahead from those who fall behind. Here, we distill the report’s key findings and recommendations.
Proton.ai, Revenue Optics Partner to Drive “Inside Sales Engine”
AI-powered growth platform Proton.ai and recently launched inside sales consulting firm Revenue Optics have partnered on a shared mission to solve what the companies say is the distribution industry’s outdated inside sales model. The partnership leverages the combination of Proton’s AI technology that analyzes customer and transaction data to identify account opportunities and Revenue Optics’
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Fastenal Inks Multi-Year Partnership with NHL’s Edmonton Oilers
Already the NHL’s official supply chain partner, it makes the distributor the preferred MRO supply partner of Rogers Place in Edmonton.
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Tecum Equity, Armstrong Group Form Industrial Supply Platform
Set to launch in early 2026, the platform is focused on providing technical service and solutions for operationally essential products across industrial, manufacturing and field service applications.
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