Veritiv Acquires Pack4 in New England
Vertiv adds a Boston-based distributor and facbricator of packaging products serving healthcare, electronics and food & beverage markets.
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TopBuild Acquires Coatings, Spray Foam Distributors in Upstate NY
The acquisition strengthens TopBuild’s presence in the Northeast.
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Coordinated Autonomy: How Singer Industrial Scales While Staying Local
Singer Industrial President Pete Haberbosch joins the MDM Podcast to explain how the rubber, fluid power and automation distribution platform’s “coordinated autonomy” model balances scale with local control. This episode explores the company’s decentralized operating philosophy, M&A strategy, leadership development and what the company is seeing across its industrial end markets heading into 2026.
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Averon Launches as HVAC Distribution Platform, Acquires Fenco Supply
Fenco is the second investment for private equity-backed Averon, and it is actively pursuing others.
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DXP Acquires Rocky Mountains Manufacturer Rep Ambiente H2O
Houston-based pump solutions and MRO supplies distributor DXP Enterprises expands its water product and service platform with its latest deal.
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Optimas Solutions to Go Independent after International Unit Carve-Out
Private equity firm Exponent acquired U.K.-based Optimas International from its U.S.-based parent company Optimas Solutions.
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Turner Supply Acquires Progressive Supply to Boost Atlanta Market Presence
Representing Turner Supply’s entry into the Atlanta and North Georgia markets, it also marks the 11th acquisition in the 121-year history of the Mobile, AL-based company.
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ISM: PMI Jumps to Strongest Expansion in 4 Years
Though the figures were a positive sign for manufacturing momentum, ISM survey commentary acknowledged that January is a reorder month and likely was influenced by buyers trying to get ahead of expected price increases.
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HVAC & Plumbing Distributor APR Supply Acquires McArdle & Walsh in Maryland
APR enters Maryland with a single-location distributor servicing the Baltimore area for more than 100 years.
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AD’s Annual Member Sales Hit Record $100B in 2025
The new high-water mark is up from $83 billion in 2024, largely driven by the group’s merger with IMARK Electrical.
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First Brands Founder and Brother Indicted on Fraud Charges
The news comes just a few days after the bankrupt auto parts supplier said it would wind down operations at several of its key brands.
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Home Depot to Cut 800 HQ Roles, Mandate 5-Day Return to Office
The cuts primarily impact remote employees.
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White Cap to Acquire Colony Hardware in Jobsite Market Grab
White Cap is owned by PE firm CD&R, and Colony by Audax Private Equity. It will net White Cap more than 60 new locations.
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Aircraft Carries November U.S. Factory Orders Gain Alongside Modest Core Rise
We break down the latest key figures out of the Census Bureau’s November report that showed a solid monthly rebound in factory orders – largely driven by nondefense aircraft.
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Longtime United Electric Supply CEO to Retire on May 1
George Vorwick is a 25-year company veteran and has been CEO since 2009.
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Eaton to Spin Off Mobility Group as Part of Strategic Portfolio Shift
Eaton announced plans to spin off its Mobility Group into a standalone public company, sharpening its focus on electrical and aerospace markets.
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Auto Parts Supplier First Brands Winding Down Brake Parts, Cardone and Autolite Units
The bankrupt company said it has begun winding down parts of the business as part of its Chapter 11 restructuring, while continuing to operate and seek buyers for its remaining units.
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Fed Issues First Rate Pause Since July
The hold comes despite pressure from President Donald Trump and the greater administration that includes the Justice Department opening a criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
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MDM’s 4Q25 MarketPulse Report is Here, Reflecting Revenue Performance, Pricing & Expectations
Our latest MarketPulse Report shares a wealth of data and analysis from the 4Q25 Baird-MDM Industrial Distribution Survey – conducted Jan. 5-12 – that covered respondents’ revenue performance, pricing updates and business expectations for 1Q26 and the rest of the year, plus plenty of market-specific commentary.
Britton Lumber to Acquire Fellow New England Distributor Denison-Cannon
The move diversifies Britton Lumber’s business into packaging and strengthens its presence in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut.
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