This this Q&A piece, Ducker Carlisle’s Amy Marzonie and Chris Fisher explain how consolidators are using inventory turns, delivery performance and cost-to-serve to assess distributor scalability — and why operational discipline alone won’t maximize growth or valuation.
The KPIs Raising the Bar for Mid-Market Distributors Read More »
The Centre Lane Partners-backed Division 10 platform launched in January with Spectrum Resource and is expanding its footprint with a second distributor.
Vector Building Products Acquires Fellow Division 10 Distributor Prestige Read More »
The deal expands Portland Bolt’s East Coast manufacturing and distribution footprint along with custom anchor bolt, threaded rod and structural steel fabrication capabilities.
Portland Bolt Acquires Threadline Products in Charlotte Read More »
Distribution Solutions Group saw healthy 2Q growth that accelerated across its businesses, while profitability rebounded sharply from 1Q. The results come three weeks after controlling shareholder LKCM Headwater agreed to take DSG private.
DSG Organic Sales Jump 10% in 2Q Ahead of Pending Take-Private Deal Read More »
The industrial adhesives distributor continues an acquisition run under private equity owner Bertram Capital.
Applied Adhesives Expands in Netherlands, U.S. with Pair of Deals Read More »
The industrial PVF distributor raised its 2026 outlook and accelerated its MRC Global synergy plan while reporting better system speed, service and working capital performance.
DNOW Raises Outlook After 2Q Beats Expectations & MRC ERP Recovery Advances Read More »
The distributor and manufacturer added custom thermoplastic forming, texturing and secondary processing capabilities through the acquisition.
The facility supports 67 branches across 13 states amid a year of acquisitions and network expansion for the construction and safety products distributor.
White Cap Opens 2nd Enterprise Distribution Center in PA Read More »
June U.S. Wholesale Sales Drop 3% as Petro Reverses Course; Industry Largely Flat Read More »
The company posted its 13th straight month of double-digit daily sales growth as its three largest end markets all improved from June. Get our detailed breakdown and analysis of the figures.
Fastenal Daily Sales Accelerate Further in July as Growth Among Top Customers Narrows Read More »
The sponsorship centers on customer hospitality and brand visibility as the distributor expands its Southern California presence.
Winsupply Begins Sponsorship of NFL’s L.A. Rams Read More »
AI now accounts for 67% of supply chain digital investment, but a majority of supply chain leaders remain uncertain about the returns, Gartner found.
Gartner: 55% of Supply Chain Chiefs Unclear on AI ROI Read More »
The pumping solutions and MRO distributor posted 15.6% sales growth and expanded its DXP Water platform into Western Canada.
DXP Makes 5th Deal of 2026, Posts 2Q Growth Acceleration Read More »
The electronics distributor posted record fourth-quarter sales of $8.3 billion as demand increased across every region and end market.
Avnet Sees 25% FY26 Sales Gain After 4Q Soars Read More »
NAW Research: What Distributors and Manufacturers Want Each Other to Improve on Most Read More »
The acquisition expands MFCP’s hydraulic products and services footprint in key agricultural markets along California’s Central Coast and in Arizona’s Yuma Valley.
Motion & Flow Control Products Acquires CSC, Adding 7 Locations in CA & AZ Read More »
The buying group timed the appointment with its pending supplyFORCE acquisition after reporting 15% first-half member sales growth.
AD Taps Former Supply Technologies Exec to Lead National Accounts Read More »
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MDM’s July Premium Monthly Intelligence Brief is Here Read More »
The Alabama-based residential door and millwork distributor becomes Trimlite’s fourth acquisition under Wynnchurch Capital and its second deal of 2026.
Trimlite Acquires Barnett Millworks in Southeast Expansion Read More »
The employee-owned electrical and industrial products distributor posted double-digit growth for a second straight quarter, while completing its third acquisition of 2026.
Graybar Sets More Quarterly Sales, Profit Records in 2Q Read More »
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