MDM Staff, Author at Modern Distribution Management

MDM’s 1Q25 M&A Report is Here, Now with a Breakdown of Activity by Product Category

See our new breakdown of M&A activity by product category, the latest EBITDA trading multiples for 30 top industrial distributors and our detailed recap of dealmaking activity during January-March, which was notably subdued compared to previous quarters.

April 23, 2025

Paper Products & Packaging Distribution

TricorBraun Appoints Former FleetPride, Grainger Leader as President & CEO

TricorBraun appointed a well-known industry veteran to lead its global operations, succeeding Court Carruthers as he transitions to vice chair.

April 22, 2025

Facilities Maintenance (MRO)

Motion’s 1Q Comparable Sales Tick Down, but Outlook Holds

Though comparable sales declined year-over-year, the gap narrowed sequentially as EBITDA margin had a considerable jump from 4Q.

April 22, 2025

Electrical

OmniCable Consolidates 2 Atlanta Facilities into Larger DC

OmniCable opened a new facility in Buford, GA, consolidating two nearby locations to boost efficiency and better serve growing customer demand.

April 22, 2025

Uncategorized

Applico Releases 2025 Top 50 B2B Marketplaces Report

The fourth annual report offers a comprehensive look at the digital marketplaces redefining how businesses buy and sell physical products.

April 22, 2025

Association/Buying Group News

MDM Wins Business Journalism Award for Fastenal Case Study

MDM won a Silver Azbee Award for its in-depth case study on Fastenal’s transformative shift to a digital-first distribution model, written by John Gunderson. It was the first feature in MDM's Case Study series, which continues to roll out new reports in 2025.

April 22, 2025

Manufacturing

3M Safety & Industrial Sees Continued Solid Organic Growth in 1Q

While total sales growth decelerated for 3M's Safety & Industrial segment, they ticked up sequentially in organic growth.

April 22, 2025

Building Materials/Construction

Foundation Building Materials Acquires REW Materials for $600M

With 45 branches across 23 states, REW Materials is a distributor of interior and exterior building materials, offering both specialty and commodity products.

April 22, 2025

Fasteners

Endries International Adds Tariffs Resources Hub

The fasteners distributor launched a new resource hub to help customers and suppliers navigate changing tariff regulations.

April 21, 2025

Economic Trends

Data: 2025 Business Travel Expected to Sink 33% Amid U.S. Government Actions

April 21, 2025

Building Materials/Construction

QXO Offers $2B in Secured Notes to Facilitate Beacon Acquisition

QXO issued a separate release extending its all-cash tender offer to acquire outstanding shares to April 28.

April 21, 2025

Economic Trends

U.S. Cutting Tool Orders Dipped in February

U.S. cutting tool consumption declined in February compared to both the previous month and the same month last year, reflecting ongoing market uncertainty.

April 18, 2025

Leadership

Meet MDM’s 2025 Women in Distribution

Our roster of 20 honorees announced in late March. Here, we profile each of these deserving leaders who will likewise be recognized at MDM’s SHIFT Conference in May. By popular demand, we've made this article free after initially publishing it as a Premium exclusive.

April 18, 2025

Association/Buying Group News

Trio of Marsh Bellofram Companies Name MARN as Manufacturers’ Rep

Manufacturers Alliance Resource Network expanded its representation of automation and control solutions across the Mid-Atlantic region with the agreement.

April 18, 2025

HVACR

HVAC Supplier Lennox Details Distribution Network Upgrades

Lennox is expanding its distribution and training infrastructure in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with new facilities to support growth and enhance customer experience.

April 18, 2025

Staffing Changes

MiddleGround Capital Appoints New CFO

The firm appointed a new CFO to lead its financial operations across the U.S. and Europe, bringing 25 years of private equity experience to the role.

April 18, 2025

Metals Service Centers

Tri Star Metals to Acquire Siri Wire in Connecticut

New England-based Siri Wire is a manufacturer and distributor of stainless steel wire products, used in applications such as filters screens and washers.