HARDI Distributors See Strong March Sales Growth
Same-day sales were up mid-single digits vs. February alongside a solid year-over-year gain.
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Metrics: Fastenal’s Sales Acceleration Rolls Through April
It was the company’s 10th straight month of double-digit daily sales grwoth year-over-year and its best month since August 2022 in the height of post-COVID market recovery. We give a full breakdown of Fastenal’s April sales metrics here and the context around them.
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GME Supply Acquires Lifting, Telecom Distributors in NY, NM
It’s already been a busy year for GME, which made a CEO succession in January and appointed a new COO in April.
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Global Industrial 1Q Sales Jump 9% as Margin Holds
The MRO supplies distributor’s gross margin narrowly dipped year-over-year, though profits saw double-digit growth.
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Snap-on Acquires U.K. Hydraulic Tools & Lifting Manufacturer for $58M
Hi-Force is a designer and manufacturer of high-pressure hydraulic tools, heavy lifting systems and torque/tensioning equipment.
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Ferguson Inks 6 More Acquisitions, Adding $350M in Revenue
It nets Ferguson nearly two dozen branch locations between two traditional distributors and four manufacturers rep agencies in for the company’s Waterworks, HVAC and Industrial units. We detail who these six companies are here.
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Ferguson 1Q Margins Expand as Volume Remains Slightly Negative
Ferguson posts margin expansion and profit growth in its fiscal first quarter, even as residential end markets remained challenged.
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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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