Capital Electric has opened a new 258,000-square-foot distribution center in Charlotte, adding inventory capacity, logistics capabilities and up to 100 jobs as it expands across the Carolinas.
Sonepar’s Capital Electric Opens Charlotte DC Read More »
A fire that erupted June 11 at Medline Industries’ 1 million-square-foot distribution center in Tracy, CA completely engulfed the facility, with firefighting efforts expected to continue for several days. No injuries were reported and all employees were accounted for.
Medline California Distribution Center Destroyed by Massive Fire Read More »
Follow the door hardware and electronic security products distributor’s journey to more than 3x eCommerce growth since 2020.
How Banner Solutions is Using Product Data to Fuel Growth Read More »
Core wholesale inflation came in below forecasts, indicating that fuel costs tied to the ongoing Iran war conflict are causing most of the inflation burden.
Fuel Prices Keep May’s PPI Above Expectations, Core Decelerates Read More »
FDH Aero said the new investment from Bain Capital will support global expansion, organic growth and strategic acquisitions.
FDH Aero to Have New Majority Owner Read More »
The deal expands Snap-on’s diagnostics, repair information and digital solutions capabilities in heavy-duty and equipment markets.
Snap-on Acquires Diesel Laptops for $100M Read More »
The water infrastructure products distributor reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 outlook after 1Q net income climbed nearly 8% despite flat year-over-year sales.
Core & Main Posts Flat 1Q Sales as Margins Expand Read More »
Amazon’s latest ASCS expansion gives businesses access to LTL freight for shipments to warehouses, distribution centers and retail partners — further positioning Amazon as a full-service logistics provider.
Amazon Expands its Supply Chain Services with LTL Freight for All Businesses Read More »
Surging energy prices continue to skew top-line CPI results, while core inflation trailed market expectations and decelerated month-over-month. Get the key numbers and charts here.
Energy Continues to Drive Consumer Inflation in May Alongside Core Uptick Read More »
MDM’s AI Adoption Index survey closes soon. Participate anonymously to help strengthen the industry benchmark — and get early access to the resulting report and dashboard.
Last Call: Help Benchmark AI Adoption Across Distribution Read More »
Sales continue to outpace inventories as petroleum products saw another considerable monthly gain tied to the Iran war conflict, but to a much lesser degree than March. Here, view product vertical-specific figures for monthly and year-over-year sales, inventories and inventory/sales ratios pulled from the Census Bureau’s latest wholesale trade report.
U.S. Wholesale Sales Post More Strong Growth in April, Inventories Slow Read More »
The tuck-in deal expands ABC Supply Interiors’ Milwaukee-area presence and adds its eighth Wisconsin location for that business unit formerly known as L&W Supply.
ABC Supply Interiors Acquires Wallboard Inc. in WI Read More »
Platte River’s investment in Tallman adds a distributor of lineman tools, utility equipment and services to the firm’s industrial portfolio.
Platte River Equity Acquires Utility & Linework Distributor Tallman Equipment Read More »
Wesco’s latest data center-focused acquisition would expand its cooling and lifecycle services capabilities in Southeast Asia, building on a market segment that powered record 1Q sales for the distributor.
Wesco Buying Singapore-Based Newark Engineering for $136M in Data Center Cooling Play Read More »
How has Singer Industrial grown into a 55-plus-company platform while preserving local leadership and culture? This MDM Case Study explores the industrial rubber, fluid power and automation distributor’s coordinated autonomy model, acquisition strategy and technology investments that are helping drive scale, efficiency and long-term growth.
MDM’s Singer Industrial Case Study Report Now Available Read More »
What if AI doesn’t replace Lean Six Sigma, but finally makes it scalable? The first in this four-part series from NAW Chief Innovation Officer Bart Tessel introduces LSS AI: a disciplined operating model to help distributors move beyond AI hype, close learning loops and build organizations that learn faster than volatility.
Lean Six Sigma was Early in Distribution. AI Makes it Real (Part 1 of 4) Read More »
As the MRO, PPE and industrial safety distribution unit of Total Safety, TSSS operates 13 distribution centers and 20 on-site customer stores.
Mill Point Capital to Acquire Total Safety Supplies & Solutions Read More »
Wesco’s new Pro A/V Services suite follows its March managed services launch, underscoring the distributor’s push to scale service-led offerings alongside its core electrical distribution business.
Wesco Adds Pro A/V Services Suite for Integrators Read More »
Monthly orders unsurprisingly fell from March’s surprising surge, with momentum seen in the sector’s largest customer group — machine shops — while orders from aerospace manufacturers indicate investment in less sophisticated technology.
U.S. Metalworking Machinery Fell in April, but YoY and YTD Figures Remain Robust Read More »
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