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 »
OMNIA Partners said 10 new suppliers have joined its OPUS eCommerce procurement platform, expanding its online catalog to more than 8 million SKUs across nearly 200 product categories.
OMNIA’s OPUS Marketplace Expansion Includes Graybar, BradyPlus Read More »
The Germany-based distributor cited a continued challenging economic environment as weighing on markets, though its sales and profits accelerated in 2026′ first half.
Würth Group 1H26 Sales up 4.3% as Digital Share Rises Read More »
Grainger’s 30-Year Digital Head Start Is Still Compounding Read More »
QXO Details Go-Forward Playbook Centered on Scale, Transformation & Tech Read More »
The number of units shipped decreased for a second straight month after rising in March and February.
U.S. Cutting Tool Shipment Value & Volume Dip Again in May Read More »
The pending deal would add supplyFORCE’s national accounts-focused MRO network to AD, continuing the buying group’s expansion following its IMARK Electrical and Commonwealth Group mergers, while coming months after AD sold its Member Supply unit to ORS Nasco.
AD to Acquire supplyForce in Latest Buying Group Expansion Read More »
Southern Glazer’s said it is expanding its use of inside sales and digital commerce for some independent customers, resulting in a projected 1% reduction of its U.S. workforce.
Southern Glazer’s to Trim 1% of U.S. Workforce Amid Sales Model Shift Read More »
The PE firm invested in W.E.C.S. Electric Supply and Electrical Cable Specialists, merging the two businesses to form a specialty distribution and cable-integration platform serving critical power and infrastructure markets.
Emerald Lake Acquires, Combines WECS & ECS into Electrical Cable Distribution Platform Read More »
Petroleum products continued to lift nondurable goods sales, while durables saw widespread acceleration as inventory-to-sales ratios continue to slide, indicating demand is outpacing stockpiles. Here, get a full breakdown of product vertical-specific figures for monthly and year-over-year sales and inventories from the latest government data.
May U.S. Wholesale Sales Accelerate, Far Outpacing Inventories Read More »
The deal adds a Louisiana-based supplier of electrical and data products for commercial, industrial and data communications projects to Lonestar’s growing industrial business.
Lonestar Electric Acquires Industrial Cable Solutions in Louisiana Read More »
The IMF’s July World Economic Outlook update projects 3.0% global growth in 2026, down 0.1 percentage point from April, as war-driven energy pressure and stalled disinflation offset technology investment gains.
IMF Lowers 2026 Global Growth Outlook, Holds U.S. Forecast Steady Read More »
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