Gartner predicts gamification will become more widespread in large warehouses and distribution centers as labor shortages and turnover persist. Here’s what the firm says that could look like in practice, and tips for deploying it.
Gartner: 40% of Large Warehouse Operations to Deploy Gamification by 2028 Read More »
It expands Campbell’s fuel services further across greater Southeastern North Carolina.
Campbell Oil Acquires Smith Oil in NC Read More »
Milwaukee-based IEWC adds a like wire and cable distributor to strengthen its presence in the Northeast U.S.
IEWC Acquires Simcona in NY Read More »
That’s despite a small monthly downtick in the portion of in-market locations reporting growth, meaning Fastenal got relatively more out of its biggest customers. Get our full breakdown of the January numbers here.
Fastenal’s January: Top Accounts Saw Best Growth in Nearly 3 Years Read More »
Despite Tariff Turbulence, Most Distributors Haven’t Changed Where They Source — Yet Read More »
Industrial Motor Services will now operate as E&I Motor Repair LLC.
Electric Motor Distributor E&I Sales Acquires Repair & Maintenance Provider in Tulsa Read More »
Springfield, MO-based Keep Supply has achieved five straight years of 62% average revenue growth.
Refrigeration Parts Distributor Keep Supply Acquired by PE Firm Kanbrick Read More »
It follows Shore Capital Partners’ partnership with Premier ProduceOne and acquisition of Native Maine Produce.
Shore Capital Forms Distribution Platform Produce One Read More »
Vertiv adds a Boston-based distributor and facbricator of packaging products serving healthcare, electronics and food & beverage markets.
Veritiv Acquires Pack4 in New England Read More »
The acquisition strengthens TopBuild’s presence in the Northeast.
TopBuild Acquires Coatings, Spray Foam Distributors in Upstate NY Read More »
Singer Industrial President Pete Haberbosch joins the MDM Podcast to explain how the rubber, fluid power and automation distribution platform’s “coordinated autonomy” model balances scale with local control. This episode explores the company’s decentralized operating philosophy, M&A strategy, leadership development and what the company is seeing across its industrial end markets heading into 2026.
Coordinated Autonomy: How Singer Industrial Scales While Staying Local Read More »
Fenco is the second investment for private equity-backed Averon, and it is actively pursuing others.
Averon Launches as HVAC Distribution Platform, Acquires Fenco Supply Read More »
Houston-based pump solutions and MRO supplies distributor DXP Enterprises expands its water product and service platform with its latest deal.
DXP Acquires Rocky Mountains Manufacturer Rep Ambiente H2O Read More »
Private equity firm Exponent acquired U.K.-based Optimas International from its U.S.-based parent company Optimas Solutions.
Optimas Solutions to Go Independent after International Unit Carve-Out Read More »
Though the figures were a positive sign for manufacturing momentum, ISM survey commentary acknowledged that January is a reorder month and likely was influenced by buyers trying to get ahead of expected price increases.
ISM: PMI Jumps to Strongest Expansion in 4 Years Read More »
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