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This comprehensive MDM 2Q26 Forecast Report is a guide to the U.S. wholesale distribution economy, providing a historical, current and future snapshot of numerous key economic indicators in one convenient place along with our exclusive sector-specific forecasts for 19 different product categories.
MDM’s 1Q26 MarketPulse Report consists of the quarterly results, analysis and commentary from the latest Baird-MDM Industrial Distribution Survey — conducted early April — that explored revenue performance, pricing and business expectations for the current quarter and rest-of-year. It includes a wealth of market-specific data and commentary from survey respondents.
The fasteners master distributor also appointed two other executives, including a longtime Fastenal veteran.
The WWS unit generated roughly $935 million in 2025 revenue and will operate as a standalone company under American Industrial Partners.
Gravis continues its acquisition push with its second deal in two months, adding Montreal-based Western Packaging Solutions to expand its Canadian footprint and strengthen its bulk packaging platform.
FIS serves a range of industrial sectors that include oil and gas, renewables, marine, hospitality and logistics.
The electric motor and air moving subsystems maker named longtime Schneider exec Aamir Paul as CEO, signaling continued focus on automation, electrification and power transmission — key markets for fluid power and hose & rubber distribution channels.
The eCommerce-based plumbing, HVAC and electrical supplies distributor launched a new foundation to expand access to skilled trades careers, consolidating its scholarships and community initiatives into a centralized platform.
The acquisition expands Tencarva's reach in municipal end markets in Texas and Oklahoma.
GPC’s industrial segment delivered strong 1Q growth — outpacing automotive — as the company advances plans to split its businesses into standalone public entities by early 2027.
PMA's latest business conditions report showed relatively flat movement for near-term outlook, with a modest decrease in monthly shipping levels offset by higher expected near-term orders.
The 11-year Border States veteran has held several branch leadership positions, most recently serving as area director.
U.S. Lubricants has acquired Pack Logix to expand blending and packaging capabilities, adding capacity, technology and supply chain efficiencies while enhancing flexibility and turnaround times for customers.
The PSS unit produces barcode scanners, mobile computers and related warehouse and logistics technologies, and its pending sale marks the latest portfolio recongifuration for Honeywell.
Acquired from Madsen & Howell, it's A&M's largest addition to-date, and comes on the heels of it launching a new eCommerce website in March.
MDM won two Bronze Azbee Awards for its in-depth case study on LINC Systems and a market analysis on the PPE segment.
Curbell expands nationwide U.S. reach in key industrial end markets, including five new locations on the West Coast.
The buying group tapped a former ABB, Cerrowire and Southwire executive to lead the newly-formed AD division.
The year is off to a strong start, with cutting tool orders up double digits from the start of 2025 supported by rising industrial activity.
