We analyze the qualitative results of our 1Q24 Baird-MDM Distribution Survey question that asked distributors about current or expected impacts from geopolitical issues.
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A potential transaction would likely be a merger of Bentley with Schneider's software business and be valued at over $15 billion.
BlackHawk Industrial accelerates expansion efforts with two key additions to its national supply chain solutions vending operations.
Wisconsin-based tool manufacturer Snap-on posted 1Q24 sales of $1.18 million, a modest organic sales decline.
Former Wesco VP Shawn Hawkins will join electrical supplies distributor Rexel USA as the Gulf Central Region President.
Motion continued to see sales growth and strong renewal rates with corporate account customers, which comprise about 45% of business.
President Biden wants to raise the tariff rate on certain Chinese steel and aluminum imports to cut out "unfair competition".
PTE Drives is a family-owned power transmission & bearings products distributor with a single location.
Major manufacturers may have taken a big early lead, but their smaller competitors have been able to close the digital gap in recent years.
It comes just a week after the construction supplies distributor announced an acquisition in Oklahoma.
Adding five branches across Nebraska, Iowa and North Dakota, it's the fourth acquisition Beacon has announced in 2024.
Christopher Breslin will succeed interim CEO and OmniCable Co-Founder Jeff Siegfried on May 13.
The addition of Texas-based wire and cable maker Encore Wire will enhance Prysmian's North American presence and product portfolio.
Snap One - a manufacturer and distributor of of smart-living products and services - will be integrated into Resideo's ADI Global Distribution unit.
It boosts the MROP supplies distributor’s Midwest footprint as its sixth acquisition in five years.
The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors appointed a SVP of Operations, Director of Product Sales and Director of Data Management.
Local media cited financial troubles leading to buyer backing out of purchasing the hand tool maker's Bushnell, IL plant.
It’s already the seventh deal that the JanSan, foodservide disposables and industrial packaging supplies distributor has announced in 2024.
We share insights from distributors on how they've been affected by the tragic March 26 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge over the Port of Baltimore, and examine its broader logistics impacts.
So far in 2024, Meritus Gas Partners acquired two independent industrial gas and welding supply distributors and partnered with two others.