Inside Rexel’s North American M&A Push: Buying Scale and Specialization Read More »
The Pennsylvania-based company’s family of brands spans fluid power, automation, compressed air and related industrial services.
Industrial Distributor The Conrad Company Privately Acquired by Incline Read More »
The eCommerce-based provider of fasteners and engineering components has established an Indianapolis distribution center and tapped an industry veteran to lead its U.S. business.
U.K.-Based Fasteners Distributor Accu Establishes First U.S. Hub in Indianapolis Read More »
NAW filed a reply supporting its request for a preliminary injunction against Colorado’s EPR law, arguing that the state has not answered its core constitutional claims over CAA membership, oversight, fee-setting and distributor burdens.
NAW’s Colorado EPR Challenge Enters Next Court Phase Read More »
Clorox Purell ProCare brings CloroxPro and acquired GOJO under one professional health and hygiene business, pairing a broader product portfolio with a unified sales, service and distributor network.
Clorox Combines Professional, Purell Businesses in New B2B Platform Read More »
ADI’s Next Test: Turning Integration Into Profit and Cash Read More »
The combination will unite two major North American equipment dealer associations under the AED name, bringing together advocacy, education, workforce development, research and member services spanning agriculture, construction, industrial, forestry and outdoor power markets.
NAEDA, AED Plan January Merger to Unite Equipment Dealer Associations Read More »
Rexel’s $1.4 billion deal for GCG would add more than $1.1 billion in annual revenue and deepen its exposure to data centers, utilities, communications and other critical infrastructure markets, extending an aggressive 2026 acquisition push. Get all the details and context here.
Rexel to Acquire GCG in $1.4B Specialty Infrastructure Expansion Read More »
The deal brings supplyFORCE and more than 80 employees into AD, giving the $100 billion-plus buying group a national accounts program designed to help independent distributors jointly serve large, multi-site customers.
AD Completes supplyFORCE Acquisition, Expands National Accounts Capabilities Read More »
PrimeSource Brands has added decorative plumbing supplier JACLO just weeks after acquiring fastener provider Starborn Industries, giving the building products company three acquisitions so far in 2026.
PrimeSource Brands Expands Plumbing, Fastener Portfolios with 2 Acquisitions Read More »
Atlantic Street Capital partnered with GLP, an HVAC distributor serving industrial, utility, telecom and other specialized North American markets.
Toronto-Based HVAC Distributor GLP Nets Private Investment Read More »
NAW is appealing a federal district court ruling that upheld Oregon’s EPR packaging law, continuing its legal challenge over fee-setting authority, interstate supply chain impacts and distributor obligations under the state’s Recycling Modernization Act.
Oregon EPR Fight Moves to Appeals Court Read More »
The home improvement giant is piloting 20-minute drone delivery near Charlotte, joining a relatively short list of companies that have explored aerial fulfillment for time-sensitive products, parts and supplies.
Lowe’s Launches Drone Delivery for DIY, Pro Customers Read More »
Emerging technology is becoming more specific, more capable and more fluent in how wholesale distribution operates. Here, NAW’s Dan Schuberth offers his perspective on how the advantage will go to companies that pair it with the accumulated judgment of their people.
As AI Learns Distribution, Distributors Must Teach it Well Read More »
The new enterprise growth platform connects ERP, CRM, marketing, quoting and eCommerce data to give distributors and manufacturers a unified view of customers, opportunities and risks.
LeadSmart Launches Meridian360 Growth Platform for Distributors, Manufacturers Read More »
The new hire takes over top leadership for the electrical, plumbing and lighting supplies distributor, which operates 17 branches and six showrooms across four states.
Park Wiseway Supply Group Names New CEO Read More »
The electrical distribution giant said its new worldwide Data & AI platform now brings predictive models to operations representing 95% of company revenue, with applications spanning inventory, sales and customer experience.
Sonepar Accelerates Digital Transformation with Global Data & AI Platform Read More »
Amazon expanded its Seller Assistant with persistent memory, always-on workflows and integrations with outside AI tools, giving marketplace sellers more ways to automate pricing, inventory and listing tasks amid a broader wave of investments across its commerce and delivery operations.
Amazon Adds 24/7 AI Workflows to Seller Assistant Read More »
Wisconsin-based EMCO will net two Northeast distribution and packaging facilities, more than 80 employees and a portfolio of over 3,000 SKUs.
EMCO to Acquire Pride Chemical Solutions in Northeast Expansion Read More »
MDM’s latest case study examines how Grainger continues to outgrow the MRO market through a connected operating model built on High-Touch customer solutions, curated assortment, private label, digital commerce, data intelligence and fulfillment scale.
MDM’s Grainger Case Study Report Now Available Read More »
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