Metalformers’ Business Outlook Softens in March Â
PMA’s latest business conditions report showed a considerable downgrade in near-term optimism.
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2026
NAW Institute Appoints Nick Pericle as Fellow, Launches Distribution at the Crossroads Podcast
Pericle’s work will expand into an ongoing body of intelligence, including a monthly podcast, applied guidance for industry leaders and conversations with the operators building the next generation of distribution capability.
Core & Main Gets New Chairman, Board Member
The infrastructure supplies distributor’s former CEO has retired as executive chairman, and the company has named a successor, along with another board member appointment.
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What Our Women in Distribution Honorees Say About Joining – and Thriving – in the Industry
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Oracle Launches Agentic Applications Across its Fusion Cloud Suite
Oracle has launched a new suite of Fusion agentic AI applications — embedded directly in its cloud platform — that use coordinated AI agents to automate workflows, make decisions and execute tasks across finance, HR, supply chain and customer experience functions.
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Werner Acquires ETCO Electric Supply in Wisconsin Boost
It further strengthens Werner’s native Wisconsin presence, netting it two locations serving customers in the central and northern regions of the state.
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Sysco Strikes $29B Deal to Acquire Restaurant Depot
Marking one of the largest transactions in the history of wholesale distribution, it’s set to push Sysco’s annual revenue to near $100 billion and diversify its offering with a strong push into the cash-and-carry segment. Get the details and context here.
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New Concrete Distribution Platform Suncrete Nets $215M in Financing
Most of it comes from a common stock financing round for the company that plans to expand throughout the U.S. Sunbelt region.
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MacArthur Distribution Unites Lumber Subsidiaries Weeks and Snavely Under New Brand
The company said the move is in direct response to customer and supplier feedback calling for a more unified enterprise structure.
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HVAC Manufacturers Face Price-Fixing Lawsuit
Seven major HVAC manufacturers are named in a federal class action lawsuit alleging coordinated price-fixing that began during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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PHI Hydraulics Acquired by U.K. Firm
The acquisition enhances Danville, VA-based Unison Tube’s product portfolio of tube technology in the U.S.
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USPS Plans Temporary Rate Hike Beginning in April
The 8% price increase would “provide a necessary bridge to a permanent mechanism to reflect market conditions in prices for competitive products,” USPS officials said.
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Inside Grainger Show: How a 12,000-Person Event Reinforces the Distributor’s Customer-Centric Model
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Meet NAW’s 2026 Women in Distribution — Pt. 4
MDM concludes its 2026 Women in Distribution series by spotlighting five leaders whose careers reflect the industry’s strength in talent development, customer focus and operational excellence.
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Motion Expands in Mexico with Two Branches
The two facilities join a network of 14 established Motion branches across Mexico.
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Meet NAW’s 2026 Women in Distribution — Pt. 3
MDM’s 2026 Women in Distribution series continues with five leaders whose careers reflect the industry’s growing global reach, strategic complexity and evolving leadership demands.
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Core & Main Annual Sales Grow 3% as Margin, Profit Rise
The 2025 gain was despite one fewer selling week than 2024 for the infrastructure supplies distributor.
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Genuine Parts’ Information & Digital Leader Departing Amid Company Overhaul
GPC doesn’t plan to name a successor as it readies to separate its Motion and NAPA subsidiaries into standalone public companies.
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Southern Glazer’s Deploys Drone-Based Inventory System Across Distribution Network
The company is using autonomous technology to audit warehouse stock, improve accuracy and reallocate labor from manual cycle counts to higher-value tasks. Get the details here.
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Meet NAW’s 2026 Women in Distribution — Pt. 2
MDM continues its 2026 Women in Distribution series by spotlighting five honorees and leaders making an impact across the industry — from technology leadership to sales growth and organizational transformation.
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