The acquisition launches Rox Capital Partners’ industrial fastener platform, with plans to grow the Dallas-based manufacturer and distributor through organic initiatives and strategic acquisitions.
Rox Capital to Launch Fasteners Platform after Acquiring Interstate Threaded Products Read More »
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Overall industrial output decelerated considerably month-over-month as solid durable goods production was negated by an equal nondurable decline.
May U.S. Industrial Production Misses Expectations with Slight Gain Read More »
The hybrid packaging products distributor expanded footprint in the Northeast U.S. and EMEA footprints with acquisitions of O. Berk Company and BlueSky.
Berlin Packaging Makes Acquisitions in New Jersey, U.K. Read More »
Long-standing data principles aren’t the problem — execution is. As modern tools lower cost and complexity, distributors have no excuse to lag. This piece explores why trusted, action-oriented data strategies now separate reactive companies from those winning in today’s volatile market.
Data: The Old Rules Still Apply Read More »
The role of the distribution salesperson has changed. With pricing and product availability now transparent online, sales teams can no longer win by simply taking orders. This MDM blog breaks down seven critical selling skills distributors should build now — from value-based selling and needs discovery to AI-enabled prospecting, negotiation and trust-building.
Distribution Sales Training: 7 Most Critical Selling Skills Read More »
Capital Electric has opened a new 258,000-square-foot distribution center in Charlotte, adding inventory capacity, logistics capabilities and up to 100 jobs as it expands across the Carolinas.
Sonepar’s Capital Electric Opens Charlotte DC Read More »
A fire that erupted June 11 at Medline Industries’ 1 million-square-foot distribution center in Tracy, CA completely engulfed the facility, with firefighting efforts expected to continue for several days. No injuries were reported and all employees were accounted for.
Medline California Distribution Center Destroyed by Massive Fire Read More »
Follow the door hardware and electronic security products distributor’s journey to more than 3x eCommerce growth since 2020.
How Banner Solutions is Using Product Data to Fuel Growth Read More »
Core wholesale inflation came in below forecasts, indicating that fuel costs tied to the ongoing Iran war conflict are causing most of the inflation burden.
Fuel Prices Keep May’s PPI Above Expectations, Core Decelerates Read More »
FDH Aero said the new investment from Bain Capital will support global expansion, organic growth and strategic acquisitions.
FDH Aero to Have New Majority Owner Read More »
The deal expands Snap-on’s diagnostics, repair information and digital solutions capabilities in heavy-duty and equipment markets.
Snap-on Acquires Diesel Laptops for $100M Read More »
The water infrastructure products distributor reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 outlook after 1Q net income climbed nearly 8% despite flat year-over-year sales.
Core & Main Posts Flat 1Q Sales as Margins Expand Read More »
Amazon’s latest ASCS expansion gives businesses access to LTL freight for shipments to warehouses, distribution centers and retail partners — further positioning Amazon as a full-service logistics provider.
Amazon Expands its Supply Chain Services with LTL Freight for All Businesses Read More »
Surging energy prices continue to skew top-line CPI results, while core inflation trailed market expectations and decelerated month-over-month. Get the key numbers and charts here.
Energy Continues to Drive Consumer Inflation in May Alongside Core Uptick Read More »
MDM’s AI Adoption Index survey closes soon. Participate anonymously to help strengthen the industry benchmark — and get early access to the resulting report and dashboard.
Last Call: Help Benchmark AI Adoption Across Distribution Read More »
Sales continue to outpace inventories as petroleum products saw another considerable monthly gain tied to the Iran war conflict, but to a much lesser degree than March. Here, view product vertical-specific figures for monthly and year-over-year sales, inventories and inventory/sales ratios pulled from the Census Bureau’s latest wholesale trade report.
U.S. Wholesale Sales Post More Strong Growth in April, Inventories Slow Read More »
The tuck-in deal expands ABC Supply Interiors’ Milwaukee-area presence and adds its eighth Wisconsin location for that business unit formerly known as L&W Supply.
ABC Supply Interiors Acquires Wallboard Inc. in WI Read More »
Platte River’s investment in Tallman adds a distributor of lineman tools, utility equipment and services to the firm’s industrial portfolio.
Platte River Equity Acquires Utility & Linework Distributor Tallman Equipment Read More »
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