Production slowed in most market groups. Declines were partially offset by growth in the output of construction supplies, defense, industrial and space equipment.
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It follows a pilot of SIMPL’s technology at a Georgia HD distribution center.
Home Depot Acquires Warehouse Automation Startup SIMPL Read More »
It’s is Midland’s third acquisition in a span of 10 months.
Midland Industries Acquires HVAC Components Distributor TSI Read More »
The new leader has extensive industry experience from HD Supply, Home Depot Pro and the latter’s acquired companies Supplyworks and Interline.
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The move highlights the company’s push into AI-powered CRM that delivers predictive insights and next-best actions to help distributors and B2B sellers drive smarter, more proactive customer engagement.
SugarCRM Rebrands as SugarAI to Emphasize AI-Driven CRM Capabilities Read More »
Bluon has launched PartsConnect, a new app feature that helps HVAC technicians quickly find compatible replacement parts and see local distributor availability, streamlining service workflows and improving contractor access to in-stock inventory.
Bluon Launches PartsConnect to Link HVAC Contractors with Local Distributor Inventory Read More »
Core inflation posted a modest monthly gain, while final demand good prices saw their biggest one-month increase since August 2023.
March Wholesale Inflation Trailed Monthly Expectations Read More »
It nets GMS three locations, including its first in the Colorado Springs market.
GMS Acquires Frontier Drywall Supply in Colorado Read More »
U.S. Customs and Border Protection will launch its tariff refund portal April 20, with claims expected to take 60–90 days to process — longer than previously estimated — as the agency begins the first phase of its new IEEPA duty recovery system.
CBP Sets April 20 Start for IEEPA Tariff Refunds, Signals Longer Processing Window Read More »
It unites IMARK’s plumbing and HVACR verticals with other industry organizations in verticals of electrical, irrigation, waterworks, PVF and luxury products.
IMARK Launches Current Distribution as New Umbrella Organization Read More »
Airgas gains a welding store and two employees serving industrial and agricultural customers near Marysville and Yuba City, CA.
Airgas Acquires Package Gas & Welding Location in Northern CA Read More »
It’s the second announced deal in as many weeks for Hillman, growing its presence in the U.S. Southeast.
Hillman Stays Aggressive, Adds Door & Builders Hardware Distributor Delaney Read More »
Hitting a new lowpoint in the index’s 74-year history, it nderscores a sharp deterioration in household confidence entering 2Q.
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Falls to Record Low in April Michigan Survey Read More »
Order value continues its considerable year-over-year and year-to-date improvement, whole volume remains flat.
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As a 27-year company veteran, he served as president since late 2020.
Singer Industrial Promotes Haberbosch to CEO Read More »
Pricing is still playing a large — albeit decelerated role — in the company’s strong results, while management was upbeat on underlying demand. Get our in-depth breakdown of Fastenal’s 1Q metrics.
Fastenal Points to Market Improvement as its Outperformance Continues Read More »
It was the third straight flat month as a plunge in commercial aircraft orders was negated by healthy gains in computers and electronics, machinery, primary metals and fabricated metal products.
February U.S. Factory Orders Remain Flat as Weak Aircraft Offset Other Gains Read More »
They mark the third and fourth deals Heritage has already completed in 2026, expanding its footprint of 240 locations across 37 states.
SRS’ Heritage Landscape Supply Makes Acquisitions in Chicago, St. Louis Read More »
With consumers paying significantly more at the pump, the latest data gives the Fed little reason to enact an interest rate cut at the end of April.
March Consumer Inflation Accelerates on Oil Spike; Modest Core Movement Read More »
All key members of Miami-based AWG’s management team will remain in their roles.
American Wire Group Private Acquired by Greenbelt Capital Read More »
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