Graybar’s Double-Digit Sales Growth Continues Alongside Record Profit
The electrical and industrial distributor keeps breaking company sales and profit records.
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2026
France’s Nexans to Acquire Republic Wire for $800M to Boost U.S. Distribution Platform
The deal is set to expand Nexans’ U.S. footprint and low-voltage cable capabilities while leveraging Republic’s distributor network to build a broader North American growth platform.
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AIT Posts Best Quarterly Organic Growth in Over 2 Years as Orders Improve
The company’s January-March results indicated demand momentum. Meanwhile, Applied raised its annual outlook.
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Rexel 1Q North America Same-Day Sales Rise 5.8% with Modest Volume Bump
All three company geographies were in positive sales territory for the first time in 11 quarters. Meanwhile, the company closed on a Canadian acquisition that added about $61 million of revenue.
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Hillman Raises Outlook Despite 1Q Margins Slide
The company noted consistent product demand in the quarter, while it closed on two tuck-in acquisitions.
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Watsco Acquires Jackson Supply, Notes Stabilizing Markets Amid Flat 1Q Sales & Margin
The deal nets Watsco 25 Sunbelt locations and $230 million in added revenue.
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Data: Q1 Cargo Theft Incidents Dip in 1Q26, but Losses Hold Steady
Metrics from 1Q26 cargo theft show changing dynamics for where and what is being stolen.
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Foodservice Equipment Distributor Chef’s Deal Doubles Down on Design-Build Model
Chef’s Deal spotlights its 400+ manufacturer network and design-build model, positioning its inventory depth and integrated services as key differentiators in streamlining commercial kitchen projects from concept through installation.
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RNDC Issues WARN Notices for Nearly 2,800 Employees as Reyes Deal Nears Close
Some employees may ultimately transition to roles under new ownership depending on final deal structures.
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Do You Really Need to Move On From Your Legacy ERP?
Does your ERP actually need replacing? This piece argues distributors should resist fear-driven upgrades and weigh timing, strategy and hidden migration risks — noting that modernization doesn’t always require a full system overhaul.
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PTDA Adds WorldWide Electric as New Manufacturer Member
Fairport, NY-based WorldWide Electric Corporation specializes in the manufacturing of electric motors, motor controls, gear reducers and generators.
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HVAC OEMs Face 2 New Price-Fixing Lawsuits as Legal Pressure Mounts
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.
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Now Available: MDM’s 2Q26 Forecast Report
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.
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Why Stellar Industrial Supply Doesn’t “Sell” — and Wins More Business Because of It
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MDM’s 1Q26 MarketPulse Report is Here, Showing Market-Specific Revenue Performance, Pricing & Expectations
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.
LindFast Taps Longtime Ferguson Exec as CFO
The fasteners master distributor also appointed two other executives, including a longtime Fastenal veteran.
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Honeywell to Sell Warehouse Automation Unit Days After PSS Deal, Posts 1Q Gains
The WWS unit generated roughly $935 million in 2025 revenue and will operate as a standalone company under American Industrial Partners.
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Podcast: Build the Back End First — Why Execution Beats Tech Any Day
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.
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Gravis Acquires Dry Bulk Packaging Distributor in Montreal
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.
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Distributor Shrieve Chemical Makes Acquisitions in Chicago & Scotland
FIS serves a range of industrial sectors that include oil and gas, renewables, marine, hospitality and logistics.
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