MDM Staff, Author at Modern Distribution Management

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January's issue contains articles that cover how to manage inventory like a retirement portfolio; our research on data center market opportunities and distributors' 2026 tech investment plans; MSC Industrial's new chapter marked by sales efficiency; analysis of Fastenal's financials; a market profile on packaging supplies; and more.

February 11, 2026

Mergers & Acquisitions

S.W Anderson Acquires Aero-Space Computer Supplies in MN

The class C components distributor added ASCS, a distributor of engineered fasteners and electromechanical components.

February 10, 2026

Economic Trends

Dodge: Construction Planning Pulls Back in January

Over the month, commercial planning fell 7.2% and institutional planning momentum slowed by 4.4%, according to the Dodge Momentum Index.

February 10, 2026

Electrical

Wesco Logs Record 4Q, 2025 Full-Year Sales, Taps New CFO

Each of Wesco’s operating segments continued to record organic sales growth.

February 10, 2026

Mergers & Acquisitions

Erosion Control Products Distributor US Silt & Site Supply Privately Acquired

The addition of US Silt enhances MKB’s ability to provide localized service and faster response times across the Northeast.

February 9, 2026

Legal & Regulatory Issues

District Court Grants NAW Preliminary Injunction to Halt Oregon’s EPR Law

The ruling prevents Oregon’s Department of Environmental Quality from enforcing the Act against NAW Members until the court rules on the merits.

February 6, 2026

Human Resources

Gartner: 40% of Large Warehouse Operations to Deploy Gamification by 2028

Gartner predicts gamification will become more widespread in large warehouses and distribution centers as labor shortages and turnover persist. Here's what the firm says that could look like in practice, and tips for deploying it.

February 6, 2026

Lubricants & Fuel Products

Campbell Oil Acquires Smith Oil in NC

It expands Campbell's fuel services further across greater Southeastern North Carolina.

February 6, 2026

Electrical

IEWC Acquires Simcona in NY

Milwaukee-based IEWC adds a like wire and cable distributor to strengthen its presence in the Northeast U.S.

February 5, 2026

Electrical

Electric Motor Distributor E&I Sales Acquires Repair & Maintenance Provider in Tulsa

Industrial Motor Services will now operate as E&I Motor Repair LLC.

February 5, 2026

HVACR

Refrigeration Parts Distributor Keep Supply Acquired by PE Firm Kanbrick

Springfield, MO-based Keep Supply has achieved five straight years of 62% average revenue growth.

February 4, 2026

Grocery & Foodservice Distribution

Shore Capital Forms Distribution Platform Produce One

It follows Shore Capital Partners' partnership with Premier ProduceOne and acquisition of Native Maine Produce.

February 4, 2026

Paper Products & Packaging Distribution

Veritiv Acquires Pack4 in New England

Vertiv adds a Boston-based distributor and facbricator of packaging products serving healthcare, electronics and food & beverage markets.

February 4, 2026

Building Materials/Construction

TopBuild Acquires Coatings, Spray Foam Distributors in Upstate NY

The acquisition strengthens TopBuild's presence in the Northeast.

February 4, 2026

HVACR

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.

February 4, 2026

Facilities Maintenance (MRO)

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.

February 3, 2026

Economic Trends

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.

February 2, 2026

HVACR

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.

February 2, 2026

Association/Buying Group News

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.

February 2, 2026

Economic Trends

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.

January 29, 2026

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