Sales and margin growth well-exceeded the market's expectations and that of Grainger itself, with the company attributing it to both pricing and volume.
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Ferguson formed a strategic alliance with Contractor Commerce to help contractors modernize online sales, offering self-service buying tools, AI-powered search visibility and eCommerce capabilities directly through contractor websites.
Same-day sales were up mid-single digits vs. February alongside a solid year-over-year gain.
It's already been a busy year for GME, which made a CEO succession in January and appointed a new COO in April.
The MRO supplies distributor's gross margin narrowly dipped year-over-year, though profits saw double-digit growth.
Hi-Force is a designer and manufacturer of high-pressure hydraulic tools, heavy lifting systems and torque/tensioning equipment.
It nets Ferguson nearly two dozen branch locations between two traditional distributors and four manufacturers rep agencies in for the company's Waterworks, HVAC and Industrial units. We detail who these six companies are here.
SK adds a like single-location distributor to grow its capabilities in the U.S. Northeast.
United stated its succession planning continues to demonstrate a clear commitment to employee-ownership, supported by a strong focus on training and development.
This is the second acquisition for SouthernCarlson in 2026.
The tuck-in deal nets Winsupply two locations and 18 employees serving East Texas.
The unexpected transition is effective immediately, and caused Pool Corp. to postpone its investor day event that was planned for May 12.
White Cap gains a nearly 60-year-old distributor with two locations serving the U.S. Southwest.
With the deal, Hubbell is set to add a significant segment of electrical components and wire management products to its portfolio as it targets growth tied to electrification, data centers and infrastructure markets.
The move will strengthen Singer's capabilities in conveyor system design, maintenance, and material handling solutions across key industrial markets.
Gates hopes to broaden its channel and application coverage, while Timken expects the move will improve margins.
See our breakdown of M&A activity by product category, the latest EBITDA trading multiples for 27 publicly traded industrial distributors; our latest Premium articles, which take deep dives into the M&A strategies of two prominent companies; and our detailed recap of dealmaking activity during January-March, which was the busiest three-month stretch since May-July 2024.
AD’s completed its merger with plumbing and PVF buying group The Commonwealth Group comprised the majority of 70-plus new member companies during the quarter.
After a flat 4Q25, Distribution Solutions Group saw an improved 1Q26 for top-line and organic sales growth, though profit and EBITDA margins tightened.
Existing backer KKR maintains majority ownership of the distributor, while Neuberger Private Markets now holds a minority stake.
