Sales growth has been steady this year despite big declines of cooling degree days in many regions, according to HARDI's analyst.
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The Power Transmission Distributors Association adds CinchSeal Associates and Canals.
Growth is attributed to various process improvements and sales strategies NetPlus members have put in place, while some also nod to economic circumstances.
The move comes a year after AD and IMARK Electrical completed their merger, which created a new entity for a combined 700-plus independent distributor members.
With offices in Dallas and Chicago, TCG will infuse 100+ independent distributor member-owners into AD across verticals of plumbing, PVF, HVAC, waterworks and irrigation.
“Through decades of dedication, he launched new enterprises, acquired companies and fostered relationships that shaped the company’s legacy and impact on the industry," the manufacturers representative organization said.
Florida-based Bova Fresh is a food procurement and logistics company serving more than 250 retail and foodservice customers.
NAW’s marquee annual event is headlined by a mainstage session with the 43rd President of the United States as the nation commemorates 250 years since its founding.
Meriton expanded its national HVAC network with the acquisitions of fellow rep agencies Engineered Equipment Sales and Testing, Fields Mechanical Systems and Specialty Air Conditioning Services.
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Carolina Stone Products is a supplier of stone masonry materials, offering products from culture stone, StoneCraft, Dutch Quality Stone and more.
PTDA announced the addition of two new distributor members, P&G Machine & Supply and Specialty Hose Xpress, and one new manufacturer member, Marathon Electric.
The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors says it has convened the "top minds in distribution" to serve as a "strategic brain trust" of the distribution sector.
Buying group AD reported record first-half 2025 sales, driven by new members from its 2024 merger with IMARK Electrical and increased supplier purchasing.
DPA said the new space accommodates its growth and enhances operational efficiency.
The rep agency has a new CEO, general managers and more, while consolidating its previous regional sales structure.
The PTDA expanded its network with five new member companies across four different states and Canada.
Tennessee-based Pioneer Industrial Supplies is a distributor of industrial products, including MRO, safety, packaging and material handling items.
Ideal Tridon offers over 60,000 SKUs across clamps, strut metal framing, fittings and couplings, serving more than 20,000 customers.
