The transaction will add Belle Tire’s more than 180 Midwest stores to Big Brand’s rapidly expanding network, creating an independent tire and automotive service provider with over 530 locations.
Big Brand Tire to Acquire Fellow Distributor Belle Tire, Pushing Revenue Past $1.5B Read More »
The combination creates a super-regional distributor with 38 locations serving industrial MRO, OEM and mobile-equipment customers across the Midwest and South.
The $35-per-share agreement raises LKCM’s original offer by nearly 19% and would end DSG’s four-year run as a publicly traded industrial distributor.
LKCM Reaches Deal to Take Distribution Solutions Group Private Read More »
The automotive aftermarket products distributor and manufacturer plans to open a 1.1 million-square-foot logistics and operations center near Atlanta, adding capacity and 160 jobs.
Highline Warren Plans to Add Massive Georgia DC Read More »
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The latest Producer Price Index showed wholesale prices fell in June as energy costs retreated sharply, while underlying inflation remained more subdued, offering a calmer inflation picture after May’s energy-driven surge.
Wholesale Inflation Cools in June as Energy Drives Producer Price Decline Read More »
Trex is realigning its North American distribution network around SBP while expanding relationships with three regional distributors and transitioning away from Boise Cascade.
Specialty Building Products Named Trex’s Sole National Distributor Read More »
The addition of Denver-based Rocket Seals expands Marco’s reach across industrial markets and marks its ninth acquisition since partnering with Align Capital Partners — and second in three months.
Marco Sealing Solutions Acquires Rocket Seals Read More »
Consumer inflation eased considerably during June as gasoline prices reversed course, while core prices were unchanged month-over-month and posted their smallest annual increase since early 2021.
Energy Price Drop Pulls Consumer Inflation Lower in June Read More »
Gross margin held steady sequentially despite pricing moderation as Fastenal pointed to continued improvement in end market demand.
Fastenal Hits Another Sales High Water Mark in 2Q, June Read More »
The Series B brings InstaLILY’s total funding to nearly $100 million as the AI provider expands technology designed to build and maintain customized software for distributors and other operationally complex businesses.
InstaLILY Raises $60M, Launches AI Engineer for Enterprise Operations Read More »
The century-old contractor equipment and concrete supplies distributor will add four Iowa locations and expand White Cap’s product and service capabilities across portions of the Midwest.
White Cap to Acquire Iowa-Based Gierke Robinson Read More »
The electrical supplies giant adds more than 200 employees and specialized manufacturing, component distribution and supply chain capabilities serving OEMs in data center, automation and other critical infrastructure markets.
Rexel USA Acquires DEE Electronics, Expanding into Specialized OEM Solutions Read More »
The automation and compressed air products distributor’s latest acquisition adds more than five decades of pneumatic and fluid power expertise while expanding Tavoron’s geographic reach into the Pittsburgh and Cleveland markets.
Tavoron Expands in Pennsylvania, Ohio with Fluidraulics Acquisition Read More »
Ferguson’s largest acquisition in years would add approximately $1 billion in annual revenue, more than 60 locations and extensive valve automation, repair and technical capabilities — significantly expanding its position in industrial flow control markets.
Ferguson Makes $1.6B Flow Control Bet with FloWorks Deal Read More »
The fluid transfer and sealing products distributor adds taps an executive who has spent the past decade in CFO roles at private equity-owned businesses.
LGG Industrial Appoints New CFO Read More »
Month-over-month orders declined for a second straight month, but to a much smaller degree than April, while year-over-year totals remain robust. Get the key figures and context here.
U.S. Metalworking Machinery Orders Continued Slide in May, but Narrowed Read More »
Wolter acquires Delta Materials Handling with locations in Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas.
Material Handling Distributor Wolter Expands in the Mid-South Read More »
Canada-based manufacturer/distributor Richelieu expects acquisitions completed so far in fiscal 2026 to add $45 million in annual sales.
Richelieu Hardware Continues Expansion Strategy with Three Acquisitions Read More »
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