World Electric Continues Florida Expansion
World Electric, a Sonepar company, opened a new branch in Port St. Lucie, FL, with and plans for more in the state.
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Family-Owned HVAC Distributors RMI and Shore Distributors Join Forces
Robert Madden Industries acquired Shore Distributors, expanding RMI’s service footprint into Maryland, Delaware and Virginia.
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Flat August U.S. Industrial Production Misses Forecasts
Manufacturing output fell month-over-month following a July increase, mining ticked up, while the index for utilities jumped on electrical. Get all the key figures here.
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Stellar Industrial Supply Lands Investment from SNH Capital Partners
MROP distributor Stellar said the outside investment will provide long-term capital and operational resources while preserving the company’s leadership team, customer-focused culture and strategic direction.
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Steel Pipe & Tube Distributor American Piping Products Goes Private
APP serves more than 1,800 customers and operates warehouses and sales offices across the U.S.
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Amazon Raises U.S. Core Operations Starting Pay to $20 an Hour
Amazon is investing more than $1.5 billion to raise pay for its U.S. core operations workforce, increasing minimum starting pay to $20 per hour while adding new grocery discounts and financial benefits.
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August U.S. Housing Starts Dip as Single-Family Rebounds
U.S. housing starts edged lower in August as a sharp decline in multifamily construction offset a rebound in single-family activity. Building permits and completions also declined from July, while permits remained above year ago levels. Get the key figures here.
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Office Depot Parent Company Rebrands Distribution Unit, Drops ODP Name
The ODP Group will rebrand to Office Depot Group in a move that comes about a year after being acquired by private equity.
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Fed Raises Rates for First Time Since July 2023
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point, marking its first rate increase in more than three years.
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ECMD Expands Southeast Presence with New DC in Ocala, FL
The investment further strengthens the employee-owned specialty building material products distributor’s ability to serve customers throughout Florida.
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U.S. Cutting Tool Shipments Hit Another Record Value in July as Volume Holds Steady
Shipment value climbed to another record high while unit volume held steady amid elevated demand and sharply higher carbide costs. Get the latest figures and analysis here.
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Wolter Acquires Flatley Dock Systems in WI
The Wisconsin-based material handling distributor’s third acquisition of 2026 adds loading dock, commercial door and field service capabilities across the Milwaukee and Chicago markets.
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CBP Warns Importer Data Errors Could Halt U.S. Imports
An inacurracy such as an incorrect email address could jeopardize a company’s ability to import goods. Enhanced CBP enforcement beginning Sept. 18 puts importer identity records — and oversight of information submitted by customs brokers — under scrutiny. Get the details here.
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U.S. Sues Minnesota Distributor Over Rodent, Bird Infestations
The federal lawsuit seeks to restrict the Minneapolis-based wholesaler’s operations following a December recall of nearly 2,000 products linked to rodent and bird contamination.
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Amazon Business Expands Reconciliation Report with Line-Item Detail
The marketplace’s updated report adds 41 data fields to help finance teams match charges, track refunds and allocate spending, continuing its expansion beyond product purchasing into back-office support.
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Crane to Acquire Trillium’s U.S. Pumps Business for $240M
The deal adds four established pump brands and approximately $115 million in annual revenue to Crane while expanding its position in municipal water and wastewater markets.
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Watsco to Acquire Granite Group, Netting $500 Revenue and 82 Locations
The deal would significantly expand Watsco’s plumbing and HVAC distribution presence across seven Northeast states.
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Packaging Supplier Mauser Launches Questar Canada, Unifies North American Distribution
Mauser Packaging Solutions has combined its U.S. Questar distribution business with its Canadian distribution operations under the Questar brand, adding seven Canadian hubs to an industrial packaging network of more than 18 warehouses across North America.
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U.S. Metalworking Machinery Orders Slide in July; YTD Values & Volumes Both Healthy
It was the fifth straight month that order values topped $500 million, which is only the second time that has been recorded since 1998.
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Air Hydro Power Making Oct. 1 CEO Transition
Jason McGuire will take the helm Oct. 1, succeeding Tom McGuire, who will transition to a consulting role with parent company Houchens Industries after 34 years at the distributor.
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