SK adds a like single-location distributor to grow its capabilities in the U.S. Northeast.
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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.
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.
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.
Builders FirstSource opened 2026 with another year-over-year sales decline as weak housing starts, commodity deflation and lower operating leverage pressured margins and earnings, though acquisitions and share repurchases provided some offset.
The company saw record 1Q sales and backlog while margins and EBITDA improved, leading to a raised full-year outlook.
The company pointed to continued broad end-market growth both year-over-year and sequentially, while pricing advanced primarily in memory-related products.
The electrical and industrial distributor keeps breaking company sales and profit records.
The deal is set to expand Nexans' U.S. footprint and low-voltage cable capabilities while leveraging Republic’s distributor network to build a broader North American growth platform.
The company’s January-March results indicated demand momentum. Meanwhile, Applied raised its annual outlook.
All three company geographies were in positive sales territory for the first time in 11 quarters. Meanwhile, the company closed on a Canadian acquisition that added about $61 million of revenue.
The company noted consistent product demand in the quarter, while it closed on two tuck-in acquisitions.
The deal nets Watsco 25 Sunbelt locations and $230 million in added revenue.
Chef’s Deal spotlights its 400+ manufacturer network and design-build model, positioning its inventory depth and integrated services as key differentiators in streamlining commercial kitchen projects from concept through installation.
