SouthernCarlson Acquires W Construction Supply in Ohio
This is the second acquisition for SouthernCarlson in 2026.
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2026
Winsupply Acquires Rural Pipe & Supply in Texas
The tuck-in deal nets Winsupply two locations and 18 employees serving East Texas.
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Pool Corp. Names Former Motion Exec as CEO as Arvan Steps Down
The unexpected transition is effective immediately, and caused Pool Corp. to postpone its investor day event that was planned for May 12.
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White Cap Acquires Concrete Systems Inc. in Albuquerque
White Cap gains a nearly 60-year-old distributor with two locations serving the U.S. Southwest.
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Hubbell to Acquire NSI for $3B, Expanding Electrical Solutions Portfolio
With the deal, Hubbell is set to add a significant segment of electrical components and wire management products to its portfolio as it targets growth tied to electrification, data centers and infrastructure markets.
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Singer Industrial Acquires Conveyor Consulting and Rubber Corp.Â
The move will strengthen Singer’s capabilities in conveyor system design, maintenance, and material handling solutions across key industrial markets.
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Timken to Sell Belts Unit to GatesÂ
Gates hopes to broaden its channel and application coverage, while Timken expects the move will improve margins.
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Market Analytics, Pt. 2: The Growth Engine – Sales Transformation Starts with Data
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Amazon Opens its Logistics Network to All Businesses. Here’s What Distributors Should Know
The move positions the company as a full-service supply chain provider — raising the bar for delivery speed, integration and competition across distribution. Get the details here and our analysis of what it means for distributors.
MDM’s 1Q26 M&A Report is Here
See our breakdown of M&A activity by product category, the latest EBITDA trading multiples for 27 publicly traded industrial distributors; our latest Premium articles, which take deep dives into the M&A strategies of two prominent companies; and our detailed recap of dealmaking activity during January-March, which was the busiest three-month stretch since May-July 2024.
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ISM PMI Holds as Production Slips, Prices Jump
ISM shared that 19% of the manufacturing sector’s GDP contracted in April, compared to 16% in March.
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AD’s 1Q Member Sales Jump 16% on Commonwealth Addition
AD’s completed its merger with plumbing and PVF buying group The Commonwealth Group comprised the majority of 70-plus new member companies during the quarter.
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April M&A Roundup: QXO, Watsco Lead Less Active Month
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DSG Organic Sales Improve, Margins Narrow as it Mulls Take-Private Offer
After a flat 4Q25, Distribution Solutions Group saw an improved 1Q26 for top-line and organic sales growth, though profit and EBITDA margins tightened.
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Flow Control Group Gains Additional Private Investment
Existing backer KKR maintains majority ownership of the distributor, while Neuberger Private Markets now holds a minority stake.
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Research: Pricing Power Holds Steady While Pressure Builds Beneath the Surface
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Builders FirstSource Financials Slide Further in 1Q on Housing Woes
Builders FirstSource opened 2026 with another year-over-year sales decline as weak housing starts, commodity deflation and lower operating leverage pressured margins and earnings, though acquisitions and share repurchases provided some offset.
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First Estimate: U.S. 1Q GDP Grew 2.0%, Below Expectations
Government spending and private investment increased sequentially, and AI-related spending helped drive strong growth in business investment in equipment and structures.
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Wesco 1Q Sales Jump as Data Center Segment Soars
The company saw record 1Q sales and backlog while margins and EBITDA improved, leading to a raised full-year outlook.
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Augment Acquires Merlin, Taps Applico Team to Drive AI Push in Distribution
Supply chain productivity platform Augment has acquired stealth startup Merlin to enter wholesale distribution, integrating AI capabilities into its Augie platform and targeting quote-to-cash workflows for distributors.
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