SK Industrial Acquires Wayne Tool & Supply in New Jersey
SK adds a like single-location distributor to grow its capabilities in the U.S. Northeast.
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United Electric Makes Leadership Succession ChangesÂ
United stated its succession planning continues to demonstrate a clear commitment to employee-ownership, supported by a strong focus on training and development.
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SouthernCarlson Acquires W Construction Supply in Ohio
This is the second acquisition for SouthernCarlson in 2026.
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Winsupply Acquires Rural Pipe & Supply in Texas
The tuck-in deal nets Winsupply two locations and 18 employees serving East Texas.
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Pool Corp. Names Former Motion Exec as CEO as Arvan Steps Down
The unexpected transition is effective immediately, and caused Pool Corp. to postpone its investor day event that was planned for May 12.
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White Cap Acquires Concrete Systems Inc. in Albuquerque
White Cap gains a nearly 60-year-old distributor with two locations serving the U.S. Southwest.
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Hubbell to Acquire NSI for $3B, Expanding Electrical Solutions Portfolio
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.
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Singer Industrial Acquires Conveyor Consulting and Rubber Corp.Â
The move will strengthen Singer’s capabilities in conveyor system design, maintenance, and material handling solutions across key industrial markets.
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Timken to Sell Belts Unit to GatesÂ
Gates hopes to broaden its channel and application coverage, while Timken expects the move will improve margins.
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ISM PMI Holds as Production Slips, Prices Jump
ISM shared that 19% of the manufacturing sector’s GDP contracted in April, compared to 16% in March.
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AD’s 1Q Member Sales Jump 16% on Commonwealth Addition
AD’s completed its merger with plumbing and PVF buying group The Commonwealth Group comprised the majority of 70-plus new member companies during the quarter.
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DSG Organic Sales Improve, Margins Narrow as it Mulls Take-Private Offer
After a flat 4Q25, Distribution Solutions Group saw an improved 1Q26 for top-line and organic sales growth, though profit and EBITDA margins tightened.
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Flow Control Group Gains Additional Private Investment
Existing backer KKR maintains majority ownership of the distributor, while Neuberger Private Markets now holds a minority stake.
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First Estimate: U.S. 1Q GDP Grew 2.0%, Below Expectations
Government spending and private investment increased sequentially, and AI-related spending helped drive strong growth in business investment in equipment and structures.
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Wesco 1Q Sales Jump as Data Center Segment Soars
The company saw record 1Q sales and backlog while margins and EBITDA improved, leading to a raised full-year outlook.
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Augment Acquires Merlin, Taps Applico Team to Drive AI Push in Distribution
Supply chain productivity platform Augment has acquired stealth startup Merlin to enter wholesale distribution, integrating AI capabilities into its Augie platform and targeting quote-to-cash workflows for distributors.
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March U.S. Housing Starts Continue Growth, with 13-Month Best for Single-Family
It suggests solid growth for homebuilding throughout 1Q26 and into April.
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Fed Holds Rates Steady; Powell Says He’ll Stay on as Governor
The Fed held rates steady again on April 29, maintaining a wait-and-see stance on inflation. The decision likely marks Jerome Powell’s final FOMC meeting as chair, extending a prolonged pause with implications for distributor demand and investment.
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Avnet Jan-March Sales Surge 34% YoY, Margin Ticks Down
The company pointed to continued broad end-market growth both year-over-year and sequentially, while pricing advanced primarily in memory-related products.
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Graybar’s Double-Digit Sales Growth Continues Alongside Record Profit
The electrical and industrial distributor keeps breaking company sales and profit records.
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