Two new lawsuits filed in April expand antitrust claims against major HVAC OEMs, alleging a multi-year price-fixing scheme that overcharged contractors and distributors — building on a similar class action first filed in March.
HVAC OEMs Face 2 New Price-Fixing Lawsuits as Legal Pressure Mounts Read More »
This comprehensive MDM 2Q26 Forecast Report is a guide to the U.S. wholesale distribution economy, providing a historical, current and future snapshot of numerous key economic indicators in one convenient place along with our exclusive sector-specific forecasts for 19 different product categories.
Now Available: MDM’s 2Q26 Forecast Report Read More »
Why Stellar Industrial Supply Doesn’t “Sell” — and Wins More Business Because of It Read More »
MDM’s 1Q26 MarketPulse Report consists of the quarterly results, analysis and commentary from the latest Baird-MDM Industrial Distribution Survey — conducted early April — that explored revenue performance, pricing and business expectations for the current quarter and rest-of-year. It includes a wealth of market-specific data and commentary from survey respondents.
The fasteners master distributor also appointed two other executives, including a longtime Fastenal veteran.
LindFast Taps Longtime Ferguson Exec as CFO Read More »
The WWS unit generated roughly $935 million in 2025 revenue and will operate as a standalone company under American Industrial Partners.
Honeywell to Sell Warehouse Automation Unit Days After PSS Deal, Posts 1Q Gains Read More »
Ludwig Meister Co-CEO Max Meister joins the Podcast to explain why innovation fails without execution — and why AI won’t fix bad data. We also preview his SHIFT main stage session on benchmarking digital, data, sales and culture maturity.
Podcast: Build the Back End First — Why Execution Beats Tech Any Day Read More »
Gravis continues its acquisition push with its second deal in two months, adding Montreal-based Western Packaging Solutions to expand its Canadian footprint and strengthen its bulk packaging platform.
Gravis Acquires Dry Bulk Packaging Distributor in Montreal Read More »
FIS serves a range of industrial sectors that include oil and gas, renewables, marine, hospitality and logistics.
Distributor Shrieve Chemical Makes Acquisitions in Chicago & Scotland Read More »
The electric motor and air moving subsystems maker named longtime Schneider exec Aamir Paul as CEO, signaling continued focus on automation, electrification and power transmission — key markets for fluid power and hose & rubber distribution channels.
Regal Rexnord Taps Schneider Electric Exec as New CEO Read More »
Distribution always had rich data on new construction — but almost nothing on the market that’s already standing. The replacement and renovation market has been a data desert for decades. That’s starting to change with AI.
From Order-Takers to Demand Generators: Building Materials’ Next Shift Read More »
The eCommerce-based plumbing, HVAC and electrical supplies distributor launched a new foundation to expand access to skilled trades careers, consolidating its scholarships and community initiatives into a centralized platform.
SupplyHouse Launches Philanthropic Arm for Expanded Skilled Trade Access Read More »
The acquisition expands Tencarva’s reach in municipal end markets in Texas and Oklahoma.
Tencarva Machinery Acquires Rep Agency WWaterTech Read More »
GPC’s industrial segment delivered strong 1Q growth — outpacing automotive — as the company advances plans to split its businesses into standalone public entities by early 2027.
Motion Sales Accelerate in 1Q as End Markets Improve Read More »
PMA’s latest business conditions report showed relatively flat movement for near-term outlook, with a modest decrease in monthly shipping levels offset by higher expected near-term orders.
Metalformers’ Business Outlook Holds Steady in April Read More »
Most distributors track internal performance — but lack a clear view of market opportunity. As the first in a three-part series, this article outlines how market analytics reframes growth by defining markets, estimating share and identifying where opportunity is underdeveloped.
Distribution Market Analytics 101: What Building the Foundation Looks Like Read More »
The 11-year Border States veteran has held several branch leadership positions, most recently serving as area director.
Border States Promotes Company Veteran to Distribution Leader Read More »
U.S. Lubricants has acquired Pack Logix to expand blending and packaging capabilities, adding capacity, technology and supply chain efficiencies while enhancing flexibility and turnaround times for customers.
U.S. Lubricants Acquires Pack Logix to Expand Blending and Packaging Capabilities Read More »
The PSS unit produces barcode scanners, mobile computers and related warehouse and logistics technologies, and its pending sale marks the latest portfolio recongifuration for Honeywell.
Honeywell to Sell Productivity Solutions Unit to Brady for $1.4B Read More »
AI, standards like ETIM and evolving PIM workflows are rapidly lowering the long-standing “product data tax” in distribution. Here’s how manufacturers and distributors are accelerating item onboarding, improving data quality and reshaping the economics of getting products to market.
ETIM, Supplier Sanity and the Distribution Data Tax Read More »
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