Evergreen Supply Network Tops 280 Member Locations
Boosted by NEFCO’s acquisition of Big D Tool Center, the cooperative strengthens its Texas footprint.
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2025
Packer Fastener Develops AI-Powered Quoting Tool via External Innovation Lab
Packer said the project represents a key step in the company’s broader AI roadmap, which aims to expand automation and digital tools across the company.
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Wire & Cable Distributor Gehr Industries Nets $15M in Growth CapitalÂ
The new financing will build inventory and support ongoing growth and working capital needs for Gehr.
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What Amazon Business’ New Gen-AI Tools Mean for Distributors
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Automotive Color & Supply Acquires Fellow Distributor Smetzer
ACS expands its Midwest footprint and capabilities with the purchase.
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Parker Hannifin to Acquire Filtration Group for $9.25BÂ
It will position Parker as of the largest global industrial filtration businesses and significantly expand aftermarket capabilities and offerings.
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Cencora Commits $1B to U.S. Distribution Network Expansion
It involves two new distribution centers that span nearly 1 million square feet and the expansion of another.
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Sonepar’s Codale Electric Promotes SVP to Company PresidentÂ
The company promoted its former customer service leader and longtime Codale veteran as its new president.
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Inside Motion’s Shark Tank for Technology Investment
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September U.S. Machinery Orders Remain Elevated YoY
Despite strong growth in order values, the number of units ordered continues to grow at a slower pace.
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Chemicals Distributor EMCO Privately AcquiredÂ
EMCO founder Edward Polen will retire upon completion of the transaction.
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SupplyOne Acquires Lamb & Associates Packaging in ArkansasÂ
SupplyOne expands its footprint and bolsters its digital printing capabilities.
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Ascent Lifting Acquires Brevard Rigging Supply in FloridaÂ
This is the second acquisition for Shorehill Capital-owned Ascent Lifting this year and its fourth overall since its 2022 founding.
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DXP’s Organic Growth Powers Ahead in 3Q
Strong sales continued in July-September, during which the company completed another acquisition before two more in October-November.
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Sonepar’s QED Opens Denver Distribution Center
Two new Central Distribution Centers will support QED’s transition to a centralized logistics model.
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QXO’s Adjusted Q3 Financials Hold Steady, Top Wall Street Expectations
Comprised essentially entirely of legacy Beacon, top-line sales narrowly trailed those of a year earlier, while adjusted EBITDA margin improved sequentially.
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Rubix Appoints New Group CEO, Completes ERIKS Acquisition
Ireland/Iceland becomes Rubix’s second-largest regional market, and the company announced another tuck-in acquisition on Nov. 7.
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Here’s How Agentic AI Could Transform Procurement and Supplier Onboarding
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HARDI Distributors Log Flat Daily Sales Growth in September
Annual growth in sales is primarily due to price increases being passed through.
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The High Cost of Standing Still with Legacy ERP in Uncertain Conditions
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.
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