PHI Hydraulics Acquired by U.K. Firm
The acquisition enhances Danville, VA-based Unison Tube’s product portfolio of tube technology in the U.S.
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USPS Plans Temporary Rate Hike Beginning in April
The 8% price increase would “provide a necessary bridge to a permanent mechanism to reflect market conditions in prices for competitive products,” USPS officials said.
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Motion Expands in Mexico with Two Branches
The two facilities join a network of 14 established Motion branches across Mexico.
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Core & Main Annual Sales Grow 3% as Margin, Profit Rise
The 2025 gain was despite one fewer selling week than 2024 for the infrastructure supplies distributor.
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Genuine Parts’ Information & Digital Leader Departing Amid Company Overhaul
GPC doesn’t plan to name a successor as it readies to separate its Motion and NAPA subsidiaries into standalone public companies.
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Southern Glazer’s Deploys Drone-Based Inventory System Across Distribution Network
The company is using autonomous technology to audit warehouse stock, improve accuracy and reallocate labor from manual cycle counts to higher-value tasks. Get the details here.
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Former NAW Programs Director to Lead Winsupply’s Training Initiatives
After 4 years at NAW, they will now lead and shape the future of training programs for over 9,000 employees at local companies and service companies of Winsupply.
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Sonepar Sees Annual Sales Hit $38B as Americas Jump 15%
The electrical supplies giant credited its strong growth to its transformation strategy launched in 2021 alongside demand tied to electrification trends that include data center requirements.
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SRS Distribution to Make HVAC Splash, Acquire Mingledorff’s
Set to complete by mid-year, it represents a new product vertical for building materials-oriented SRS, netting it 42 locations across the Southeast U.S.
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January U.S. Construction Unexpectedly Slides, NonRes Flat
It was the fourth straight monthly decline for private nonresidential spending, which is now down 8% from its December 2023 all-time high.
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Trump Administration Proposes Federal AI Standard
The administration is pushing for a single federal AI standard to replace a growing patchwork of state rules. If enacted, the framework could simplify compliance for distributors and accelerate AI adoption across the sector — with broad implications for software vendors and digital strategy. Here’s what to know.
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Winsupply to Substantially Expand DC Space in Atlanta, Oklahoma City, Dayton
Adding 1.6 million square feet of space, the projects are expected to complete by fall of 2027.
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Sonepar USA Completes Advanced Cybersecurity Certification
The designation allows Sonepar to support customers across federally regulated sectors, including defense-related industrial manufacturing, contractors and critical infrastructure.
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AFC Industries Acquires Allied Inventory Systems in Aerospace Boost
AFC launched its Aerospace & Defense business unit this past fall.
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UNFI to Close Wisconsin DC, Cut Over 400 Jobs in Automation Push
It follows a Fort Wayne, IN facility closer a year earlier, while the grocery distributor is expanding new facilities infused with automation technologies.
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Gravis Acquires Fellow Bulk Packaging Distributor Procon Pacific
Both companies supply flexible bulk containers and woven bags serving customers in chemicals, food and mineral industries.
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3M, Bain Capital to Form $2B Fire & Safety Venture with Acquisition
3M is set to spin off its Scott Safety subsidiary as it partners with Bain to buy Madison Fire & Rescue to combine those two entities into a new business to serve firefighters, first responders and industrial workers.
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Southern Glazer’s to Acquire Anheuser-Busch Distributors in New York, Colorado
The bolt-ons enable Southern Glazer’s a stronger offering of leading AB brands that include MIchelob ULTRA, Busch Light, Budweiser and Budlight, along with hard beverages.
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NetPlus Distributors Grow 2025 Purchases 9.4%, Indicate Strong 2026 Optimism
Members had a generally positive end to 2025, while an overwhelming majority expect sales growth in at least the low-single digits in 2026.
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Home Depot Expands AI-Powered Digital Tools for Pro Contractors
The updates are designed to help Pros more efficiently manage projects by improving how they build material lists, place orders and coordinate deliveries. It further blurs the line between retail and distribution for a customer base heavily focused on contractors.
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