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Research: Distributors & Manufacturers Split on Signs of Pullback, CapEx Plans

Respondents in the 1Q25 Baird-MDM Industrial Distribution Survey were divided on 2025 demand and investment outlooks, as tariff uncertainty clouds confidence and prompts cautious strategic planning. See our full breakdown of the results.

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April 23, 2025

Economic Trends

MDM Forecast: April 2025 Update

The latest MDM Forecast had a modest continuation in downward revision in April overall, with growth still expected but at a slower pace than previously projected. As always, the projection varied throught the 19 different industry verticals tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau. Get your sector-specific outlook here.

April 11, 2025

MDM Blog

SHIFT Speaker Spotlight: Scott Sinning

Scott Sinning will lead a session at our May SHIFT Conference on how to build a high-performing hybrid sales team by aligning pricing strategy with technology. Here’s an overview of his expertise and why these topics are essential for SHIFT attendees.

March 26, 2025

MDM Blog

SHIFT Speaker Spotlight: Nick Pericle

Nick Pericle will lead two sessions at our May SHIFT Conference on benchmarking digital competencies and driving successful change management in digital transformation. Here's the background on his expertise and why these topics are crucial for SHIFT attendees.

March 21, 2025

Legal Issues in Wholesale Distribution

Amazon Sues CPSC Over Product Recall Liability

Amazon says it isn't liable as a distributor under the Consumer Product Safety Act due to its role as a third-party logistics provider.

March 18, 2025

Economic Trends

MDM Forecast: March 2025 Update

The latest MDM Forecast revises 2025 revenue growth downward, driven by regression in oil & gas, but still projects solid growth for most sectors. Get your sector-specific outlook here.

March 17, 2025

Building Materials/Construction

QXO Narrowly Re-Extends Beacon Offer; Raises $830M in Private Placement

QXO extends its all-cash tender offer for Beacon, one week after both companies confirmed negotiation talks.

March 17, 2025

Industrial PVF

MRC Global Inks Deal to Offer Meter Technical Services

A new partnership enables MRC to launch complete meter supply chain.

March 17, 2025

Mergers & Acquisitions

February M&A Roundup: Slower Start to 2025 After Robust 2024

February saw a steady but unremarkable flow of M&A deals, including several MDM Top Distributors announcing or closing transactions during the month.

February 27, 2025

Economic Trends

MDM Forecast: February 2025 Update

Our overall 2025 industry revenue forecast narrowed from January, dragged down by a downshift for oil & gas. Nevertheless, strong growth appears in store for most verticals. See your sector-specific outlook here.

February 11, 2025

Market Analysis

Data: Tracking 2 Decades of U.S. Grid Infrastructure Spend

Capital investments in electric infrastructure, including upgrades and renewable energy integration, fueled a double-digit rise in utilities’ electricity spending from 2003 to 2023. We break down the figures here.

February 4, 2025

Mergers & Acquisitions

January M&A Roundup: Dealmaking Falls Short of 2024’s Start

Dealmaking slowed at the start of the year compared to previous months and was down from January 2024's 29 transactions.

January 31, 2025

Tariffs

How Will Trump Tariffs Impact Demand & Margins? Here’s What Distributors Told Us

We analyze the results of our early January survey that polled 350 distributors and manufacturers about their expectations of how tariffs could impact both margins and demand. Along with data, it produced plenty of commentary.