The deal adds three established JanSan private-label brands to ORS Nasco’s expanding master-distribution platform while providing the clearest example yet of Essendant selling assets as it prepares for a potential shutdown.
ORS Nasco Acquires Essendant’s Boardwalk, GEN, Windsoft Brands Read More »
NAW’s fifth annual Innovators Summit brought distributors and technology innovators together in Nashville for targeted meetings and industry discussions. AI was embedded throughout the event, but the conversation increasingly centered on a more disciplined question: Where can technology create measurable business value?
At NAW Innovators Summit, Distribution’s AI Conversation Shifts to Business Value Read More »
Odyssey Investment Partners has taken a majority stake in packaged gas distribution platform Falcon Gases, which simultaneously acquired Southern California-based Encore Gas & Supply as its first acquisition.
Falcon Gases Lands Majority Investment, Acquires Encore Gas & Supply Read More »
A Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta survey found that most companies receiving tariff refunds expect to retain at least some of the money as cash, though more than half also plan to direct a portion toward R&D or capital investments. We detail the findings here.
Fed Study: 75% of Firms Keeping Cash from Tariff Refunds Read More »
The deal combines R&B Wholesale’s western U.S. appliance distribution footprint with Grand Appliance’s Midwest retail and distribution network, about 17 months after Platinum Equity invested in R&B.
Platinum-Backed R&B Wholesale Acquires Grand Appliance Read More »
Inside ADI’s Growth Model: Digital, Exclusive Brands and a Bigger Share of the Job Read More »
The deal adds Syracuse Thermal’s HVAC, plumbing and hydronic heating capabilities in Central New York to Cummins-Wagner’s expanding regional operations.
Cummins-Wagner Acquires Heating Products Distributor in NY Read More »
The new hire joins Meritus to lead enterprise AI initiatives spanning use-case development, governance, security and training as the industrial gases and welding supplies distributor continues to expand through acquisitions.
Meritus Appoints Director of AI Operations, Acquires Tempe Distributor Read More »
World Electric, a Sonepar company, opened a new branch in Port St. Lucie, FL, with and plans for more in the state.
World Electric Continues Florida Expansion Read More »
Robert Madden Industries acquired Shore Distributors, expanding RMI’s service footprint into Maryland, Delaware and Virginia.
Family-Owned HVAC Distributors RMI and Shore Distributors Join Forces Read More »
A blend of technical education, industry partnerships and applied projects is helping Texas A&M connect students with distribution careers while adapting to employers’ changing expectations. We take a look at what the program looks like today and how it’s evolving.
Manufacturing output fell month-over-month following a July increase, mining ticked up, while the index for utilities jumped on electrical. Get all the key figures here.
Flat August U.S. Industrial Production Misses Forecasts Read More »
More quotes doesn’t always mean more sales. This piece details why the biggest leak in your sales pipeline happens before the quote, and how a back-to-basics approach will best position you to get the most value out of CRM, AI and whatever technology comes next.
What to Fix Before Investing in CRM Read More »
MROP distributor Stellar said the outside investment will provide long-term capital and operational resources while preserving the company’s leadership team, customer-focused culture and strategic direction.
Stellar Industrial Supply Lands Investment from SNH Capital Partners Read More »
APP serves more than 1,800 customers and operates warehouses and sales offices across the U.S.
Steel Pipe & Tube Distributor American Piping Products Goes Private Read More »
Amazon is investing more than $1.5 billion to raise pay for its U.S. core operations workforce, increasing minimum starting pay to $20 per hour while adding new grocery discounts and financial benefits.
Amazon Raises U.S. Core Operations Starting Pay to $20 an Hour Read More »
U.S. housing starts edged lower in August as a sharp decline in multifamily construction offset a rebound in single-family activity. Building permits and completions also declined from July, while permits remained above year ago levels. Get the key figures here.
August U.S. Housing Starts Dip as Single-Family Rebounds Read More »
The ODP Group will rebrand to Office Depot Group in a move that comes about a year after being acquired by private equity.
Office Depot Parent Company Rebrands Distribution Unit, Drops ODP Name Read More »
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point, marking its first rate increase in more than three years.
Fed Raises Rates for First Time Since July 2023 Read More »
The investment further strengthens the employee-owned specialty building material products distributor’s ability to serve customers throughout Florida.
ECMD Expands Southeast Presence with New DC in Ocala, FL Read More »
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