A little over 2 years since his previous appearance on the podcast, LGG Industrial CEO Jeff Crane joins to discuss his company’s 2024 rebrand from ERIKS North America; how the company is navigating the tariffs situation; its recent branch network and technology upgrades; and how LGG is approaching AI
MDM Podcast: Inside LGG Industrial’s Rebrand, Upgrades & Tariff Strategy Read More »
QXO and Beacon frequented MDM’s headlines during the first five months of 2025, culminating with QXO’s $11 billion purchase of the distributor. With the landmark deal now completed, Craig Webb and Mike Hockett analyze how it happened and what it means for the building materials sector as just the first big move in QXO’s ambitious, acquisitive growth strategy.
MDM Podcast: Breaking Down QXO’s Beacon Acquisition and its Impact Read More »
We chat with talent recruitment and retention guru Dr. Bharani Nagarathnam — who leads Texas A&M’s Master of Industrial Distribution program — about a range of talent topics and to preview his culture-focused roundtable discussions at our May SHIFT conference.
MDM Podcast: The Expectations and Priorities of Today’s Young Talent Read More »
At NAW’s marquee annual event, we had mini-interviews with 10 different executive attendees about their company’s biggest initiatives in 2025; the industry’s top challenges and reasons for optimism; and what they get out of the event.
MDM Podcast: Voices of NAW’s 2025 Executive Summit Read More »
The former Lawson Products leader joins to discuss what he misses most about day-to-day CEO life (and what he doesn’t); the industry’s biggest changes; what he’s most proud of; and what he’s keeping an eye on.
MDM Podcast: A Career Retrospective with Mike DeCata Read More »
Port operators and the union dockworkers at U.S. East and Gulf Coast reached a tentative labor deal, but the underlying issues remain. NAW’s CEO joins the MDM Podcast to talk distribution’s response.
MDM Podcast: Unraveling the Port Standoff Read More »
With our marquee thought leadership event fresh in mind, MDM Editors Mike Hockett and Vesna Brajkovic debrief what stood out to them from the event and take a look forward to SHIFT 2025 next May.
MDM Podcast: Unpacking SHIFT 2024 Read More »
Our recent discussion with Andrew Brown addressed how distributors stand to benefit from supporting skilled trades while debunking myths associated with them.
Q&A: Tying Skilled Trades to Wholesale Distribution Read More »
MDM Editors Mike Hockett and Vesna Brajkovic analyze the immense value this year’s SHIFT conference provides; their biggest takeaways from the 2023 version; our 2024 agenda highlights; and why you should be there.
MDM Podcast: Everything to Know about SHIFT 2024 Read More »
The former longtime editor of Industrial Distribution died on Aug. 5. See our tribute to him here, which includes commentary from colleagues that knew him best.
Remembering Jack Keough: An Industrial Editorial Icon Read More »
Accelerated diversification amongst product verticals has complicated our Top Distributors process in recent years, while also making it increasingly fascinating, as this piece explains.
Diversification, Fragmentation Drive MDM’s Top Distributors Forward Read More »
PVF distribution group Venturi Supply was formed by combining six companies. Here, CEO Michael DiMino shares how the company maintains its independence while fostering cohesiveness across the organization.
MDM Podcast: Inside Venturi Supply’s Cohesive Independence Read More »
Two executives from the U.S. northeast distributor join to discuss the strategy behind its rapid recent growth and how it’s made it all work.
MDM Podcast: Why Green Mountain Electric Supply Has No End Goal Read More »
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.
MDM Podcast: Inside Vallen’s Aggressive Transformation Read More »
Wajax Corp. has bolstered its Industrial Parts unit during Iggy Domagalski’s first two years as CEO, and he stopped by to discuss its key drivers. We also discussed tech initiatives, PPE enhancements, industry tailwinds and headwinds.
MDM Podcast: How Wajax Bulked Up its Product Offering with Service Read More »
More resources, more access and more firepower is just the start.
What NAW’s Acquisition Means for MDM Content Read More »
Ken Sweder, CEO of the now-combined JanSan, foodservice and packaging supplies distributor, stops by to discuss the strategy behind the merger, the path ahead and the outlook for the company’s product markets.
MDM Podcast: BradyIFS + Envoy Solutions See Many Ways to Win Read More »
In just 12 years, Kodiak Building Partners has gone from inception to No. 11 on our Top Building Materials Distributors List. CEO Steve Swinney details how enabling local empowerment has keyed that growth.
MDM Podcast: How Kodiak Grows through Local Empowerment Read More »
The B2B marketplace’s worldwide director, Todd Heimes, joins us to discuss how Amazon Business is constantly innovating to cater to today’s B2B buyer, and why it sees immense opportunity ahead.
MDM Podcast: Amazon Business is Just Getting Started Read More »
STAFDA CEO Georgia Foley stops by to discuss the association’s new educational initiative, how U.S. Infrastructure Bill funds are impacting industry demand and to preview the group’s annual convention.
MDM Podcast: Education, Industry Demand and What STAFDA’s Up To Read More »
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