PMA's latest business conditions report showed a modest monthly decline in economic outlook from metalforming manufacturers despite them reporting higher shipping levels during January and expected orders.
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The Midwest-based company rebranded from General Fasteners Company during 2025 and has rapidly expanded its warehouse footprint in recent months.
The new leader will succeed current CEO Steve Henry, who is retiring after 16 years with the company.
The 11-year Continental veteran was previously VP of marketing and straegy for the company's Industrial Solutions Americas unit.
The promotion follows Border States' former VP of Procurement taking leadership of its Industrial Solutions unit.
Economists had expected December's starts to be flat vs. November.
Meanwhile, the hardware products distributor’s annual sales hit a new company record.
Watsco's seasonally heavy 4Q reflected continued lower sales and volumes post-A2L transition, offset by higher prices helping to boost margins.
Tencara adds product depth and technical expertise to serve Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio and West Virginia.
The company expects single- and multi-family starts to be flat across all geographies in 2026, with projected annual sales growth in line with that.
ETS strengthens Aberdeen’s presence in fluid power and sealing markets, fortifying its hydraulic, pneumatic, electro-mechanical and fluid conveyance capabilities.
GPC announced the pending move alongside reporting 4Q25 and full-year financial results, which showed annual sales at Motion finish just shy of $9 billion.
The company lands an HVAC equipment and parts distributor for its first bolt-on of 2026.
Wesco has filed a federal lawsuit against fellow distributor Eckart Supply and six former employees, alleging a coordinated effort to poach more than 30 workers, divert customers and misappropriate trade secrets to build a competing Georgia operation. Get all the key details and context here.
Wajax lands an executive with 30 years of experience of Canadian and internatinoal distribution, manufacturing, retail and services, with previous stints at National Tire Distributors, Grainger and General Motors.
The company eyes continued expansion across Texas and surrounding states via acquisitions and greenfields.
Total December sales had modest growth, but were helped by an additional selling day vs. a year earlier.
It adds two Garden State locations for Johnstone.
Border States adds four new Nevada locations with employee-owned WEDCO.
Klondike Lubricants,, a privately held lubricants manufacturer serving the Canadian market, has a rapidly expanding presence in the United States.
