Co-developed with major electrical distributors, Parspec unifies quoting and post‑award execution to reduce manual coordination and give contractors real‑time visibility into orders and deliveries.
Parspec Launches Project Management Tool to Extend AI Platform Capabilities Read More »
Our March issue is packed with articles that complete our deep dives on distributors Singer Industrial and Ludwig Meister; advice from our 2026 Women in Distribution class; an inside analysis of Grainger Show; our monthly MDM Forecast and M&A Roundup; a Cutting Tools Market Profile; and more.
MDM’s March Premium Monthly Issue Now Available Read More »
It’s the master wholesaler’s seventh facility overall and its largest facility investment since its 2008 founding.
Distributor Wire & Cable Opens Gulf Coast DC Near Houston Read More »
It strengthens Wolter’s presence in the area and expands its ability to support growing demand for warehouse capacity from 3PL and distribution operations.
Wolter Acquires CSI Material Handling Near Chicago Read More »
It marks the eighth acquisition for Elverson, PA-based Singer since 2016, and gives it its 29th location overall.
Singer Equipment Acquires Bresco in Southern Foodservice Boost Read More »
Importers may eventually reclaim even liquidated IEEPA tariff payments as CBP rolls out a phased refund system covering most entries first. The update comes as the Trump administration launches new and revised duties, raising both recovery opportunities and cost risks for distributors. Get the key details here.
CBP Updates Tariff Refund Process as White House Expands Metals, Pharma Tariffs Read More »
This is the 10th acquisition for Rensa Filtration since 2022.
Rensa Filtration Acquires Air Filters Northwest in Oregon Read More »
It was a new all-time annual spend record for the welding distributors cooperative, with nondirect spend notably higher.
IWDC Member Spend Tops $400M Read More »
The hardware and industrial supplies distributor expects to net $20 million in annual sales from York, PA-based Campbell.
Hillman Acquires Campbell Chain from Apex in MRO Boost Read More »
The name change to ISC recognizes the evolution of AD’s Industrial & Safety division and synergies between the group’s existing industrial, safety and construction-focused members and suppliers.
AD Rebrands Industrial & Safety – U.S. Unit as Industrial, Safety and Construction Read More »
In this sponsored MDM Amplify podcast episode, Canals Co-Founder and CTO Erez Arnon joins to unpack what MDM’s latest AI research reveals about customer service as one of distribution’s highest-impact use cases. Just as importantly, Arnon shares practical guidance on how to vet AI vendors in a crowded, hype-filled market, including key red flags and must-have proof points.
AI’s Customer Service Impacts, and How to Choose the Right Tech Partner Read More »
Those relying on 3PL or parcel carriers will see immediate shipping cost increases, while even distributors operating private fleets will likely face downstream impacts.
Amazon Joins Major Parcel Carriers in Adding Fuel Surcharge Read More »
It becomes Holston’s fifth location in Georgia and 46th overall across the U.S. Southeast.
Holston Gases Adds Athens Gas & Welding in Georgia Read More »
It results in a combined industrial packaging, JanSan and foodservice distributor with $28 billion in total revenue.
Network Distribution, Packaging Distributors of America Complete Merger Read More »
Winning the Race: Why Manual Cost Updates are Costing Distributors Millions Read More »
Ludwig Meister shows how disciplined sequencing — not flashy tech — drives real innovation. Authored by former longtime MDM CEO and Editor Tom Gale, this case study details how the German distributor built a data-driven, AI-enabled operation by prioritizing internal processes, clean data and execution before transforming sales and customer experience.
MDM’s Ludwig Meister Case Study Report Now Available Read More »
The leadership changes are designed to fully align Ryerson and maximize the synergies of its completed merger with Olympic Steel.
Ryerson Makes Slew of Leadership Changes after Olympic Steel Merger Read More »
All were promoted from other roles within the electrical and industrial supplies distributor.
Graybar Appoints Trio of Executives Read More »
F.W. Webb has launched a mobile app that brings real-time inventory, pricing and order management to contractors’ fingertips — extending the branch experience to the jobsite as customers increasingly run their businesses from their phones.
F.W. Webb Launches Mobile App to Extend Branch Experience to the Jobsite Read More »
March M&A Roundup: Major Deals Aplenty Read More »
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