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.
The move diversifies Britton Lumber’s business into packaging and strengthens its presence in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut.
Britton Lumber to Acquire Fellow New England Distributor Denison-Cannon Read More »
It was the sixth consecutive quarter of year-over-year sales growth in Asia for the electronic components distributor.
Avnet’s 2Q Sales Jump 11% on Asia, Farnell Strength Read More »
AIT added a like distributor with about $20 million in annual revenue, while encouraging financials led to raising the lower end of the company’s guidance.
Applied Acquires Former Motion Target in SoCal; Posts 2Q Results Read More »
Metalforming manufacturers indicated month-to-month improvement in their January outlook survey for near-term business conditions, incoming orders and shipping levels.
Metalformers Indicate Major Optimism Jump in January Update Read More »
Help us recognize some deserving women in the distribution industry by nominating them using the form linked here.
Nominations for MDM’s 2026 Women in Distribution are Now Open — Submit by Feb. 25 Read More »
The new capability is designed to help pros create project material lists within minutes.
Home Depot Launches AI-Powered Project Material List Tool Read More »
Keys to Actively Manage Your Inventory Portfolio for Financial Yield Read More »
World Electric promises faster deliveries, more specialized services and support for vertical markets like solar and EV charging as a result of the new facility opening.
Sonepar’s World Electric Opens Atlanta DC Read More »
Border States tapped a 15-year company veteran to succeed a planned retirement.
Border States Promotes Procurement Leader to VP of Industrial Solutions Read More »
The industrial supplies distributor adds an industry veteran with more than two decades of leadership experience across retail, distribution and building products.
RS Group Taps Former Beacon Exec as Americas President Read More »
Stanley Black & Decker will return to a non-executive Chairman of Board effective Oct. 1.
Stanley Black & Decker Making Chairman Succession, Appoints New Board Member Read More »
The hydraulics & pneumatics distributor adds a veteran with extensive experience at ITT and Parker Hannifin.
Air Hydro Power Makes EVP Appointment Read More »
Research: Most Distributors Expect to Increase Tech Investment in 2026 Read More »
They’ve been in the electrical supplies market since 2009, with a long tenure at Anixter before it was acquired by Wesco in 2020.
Wesco Makes Promotion for CSS Services Leader Read More »
Dissan Group continues to expand, completing its sixth acquisition since the start of 2024.
Dissan Group Acquires Maunco Cleaning Supplies in Canada Read More »
The pending acquisition is set to create a combined company with over $9.5 billion in annual revenue.
Worthington Steel to Buy Kloeckner Metals in $2.4B Deal Read More »
Tariffs are no longer episodic shocks — they are structural operating costs for transportation and distribution companies. With margins tight and sourcing uncertainty set to last, the question now is how leaders manage them profitably. In this sponsored MDM Amplify podcast, three Grant Thornton leaders cover how T&D organizations are managing tariff exposure, protecting cash flow and building flexibility under sustained pressure.
MDM Amplify: Tariffs as a Structural Cost – Strategies for 2026 and Beyond Read More »
It marks the first health and safety bolt-on for Descours & Cabaud-owned Ficodis in over five years.
Ficodis Group Acquires Tytan Glove and Safety in Canada Read More »
October negated most of September’s decline and was the fourth gain in the past five months.
October U.S. Construction Spending Unexpectedly Rebounds Read More »
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