Vallen Archives

From Niche to Necessary: The Business Case for Women-Specific PPE

Dive into the latest demand trend in the safety product category and explore how some distributors have answered the call for PPE designed for women in trades.

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March 31, 2025

MRO

Vallen’s Timmons Promoted to CFO

Vallen promoted a company veteran, effective March 1, to lead the company’s global finance organization and drive continued growth.

March 5, 2025

Facilities Maintenance (MRO)

Sonepar Sells Vallen Asia

Sonepar sold Vallen Asia to the latter's leadership team in a management buyout, marking the company’s deconsolidation from Sonepar.

December 30, 2024

Operations

Distributors Share Hurricane Impact Updates

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, we gathered commentary from numerous distributors with locations that were in its direct path

October 2, 2024

MRO

Vallen Distribution Acquires Irish MRO Distributor EES

Vallen expands its global footprint with the addition of Dublin-based Eastland Engineering Supply.

July 11, 2024

Perspective

MDM Podcast: Inside Vallen’s Aggressive Transformation

Vallen's $350 million acquisition of Wesco Integrated Supply is just the latest win for the MRO distributor. CEO Chuck Delph stops by to discuss all the company's recent activity and onward momentum.

May 1, 2024

Facilities Maintenance (MRO)

Vallen Canada Opens Edmonton Distribution Center

Designed to be LEED-certified, the DC is equipped with advanced automation equipment and robotics.

April 29, 2024

Facilities Maintenance (MRO)

Vallen Appoints Key Execs Following WIS Acquisition

The MRO supplies distributor has a new U.S. President, Global Integrated Supply President and Chief Business Development Officer.

April 11, 2024

Facilities Maintenance (MRO)

Vallen Completes $350M Acquisition of Wesco Integrated Supply

For North Carolina-based Vallen, the move enhances its market presence in industrial MRO.

April 1, 2024

Facilities Maintenance (MRO)

Vallen Launches Women in PPE Campaign

Vallen partnered with manufacturers to provide a range of female-focused protective clothing and products to enhance safety for women.

March 8, 2024

Facilities Maintenance (MRO)

Vallen to Buy Wesco’s Integrated Supply Unit for $350M

It will divest the industrial MRO unit out of Wesco, while considerably bolstering Vallen's product and services offerings.

February 23, 2024

Facilities Maintenance (MRO)

Timmons Named Vallen’s Finance Leader

Sonia Timmons has been with Vallen since 2007, with the past 5 years as its VP of Financial Planning Analysis.

February 12, 2024

Facilities Maintenance (MRO)

Vallen Earns ISA’s 2023 Innovation Impact Award

Industrial distributor Vallen was recognized for its "groundbreaking" ESG program, dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive culture.

October 18, 2023

Human Resources in Wholesale Distribution

4 Elements of a Distributor’s Culture that Foster Growth

Three executives share how they implement elements of a ‘good company culture’ in order to grow their business, attract new employees and keep existing employees invested.