The deal brings supplyFORCE and more than 80 employees into AD, giving the $100 billion-plus buying group a national accounts program designed to help independent distributors jointly serve large, multi-site customers.
AD Completes supplyFORCE Acquisition, Expands National Accounts Capabilities Read More »
PrimeSource Brands has added decorative plumbing supplier JACLO just weeks after acquiring fastener provider Starborn Industries, giving the building products company three acquisitions so far in 2026.
PrimeSource Brands Expands Plumbing, Fastener Portfolios with 2 Acquisitions Read More »
Atlantic Street Capital partnered with GLP, an HVAC distributor serving industrial, utility, telecom and other specialized North American markets.
Toronto-Based HVAC Distributor GLP Nets Private Investment Read More »
NAW is appealing a federal district court ruling that upheld Oregon’s EPR packaging law, continuing its legal challenge over fee-setting authority, interstate supply chain impacts and distributor obligations under the state’s Recycling Modernization Act.
Oregon EPR Fight Moves to Appeals Court Read More »
The home improvement giant is piloting 20-minute drone delivery near Charlotte, joining a relatively short list of companies that have explored aerial fulfillment for time-sensitive products, parts and supplies.
Lowe’s Launches Drone Delivery for DIY, Pro Customers Read More »
The new enterprise growth platform connects ERP, CRM, marketing, quoting and eCommerce data to give distributors and manufacturers a unified view of customers, opportunities and risks.
LeadSmart Launches Meridian360 Growth Platform for Distributors, Manufacturers Read More »
The new hire takes over top leadership for the electrical, plumbing and lighting supplies distributor, which operates 17 branches and six showrooms across four states.
Park Wiseway Supply Group Names New CEO Read More »
The electrical distribution giant said its new worldwide Data & AI platform now brings predictive models to operations representing 95% of company revenue, with applications spanning inventory, sales and customer experience.
Sonepar Accelerates Digital Transformation with Global Data & AI Platform Read More »
Amazon expanded its Seller Assistant with persistent memory, always-on workflows and integrations with outside AI tools, giving marketplace sellers more ways to automate pricing, inventory and listing tasks amid a broader wave of investments across its commerce and delivery operations.
Amazon Adds 24/7 AI Workflows to Seller Assistant Read More »
Wisconsin-based EMCO will net two Northeast distribution and packaging facilities, more than 80 employees and a portfolio of over 3,000 SKUs.
EMCO to Acquire Pride Chemical Solutions in Northeast Expansion Read More »
The deal adds three established JanSan private-label brands to ORS Nasco’s expanding master-distribution platform while providing the clearest example yet of Essendant selling assets as it prepares for a potential shutdown.
ORS Nasco Acquires Essendant’s Boardwalk, GEN, Windsoft Brands Read More »
Odyssey Investment Partners has taken a majority stake in packaged gas distribution platform Falcon Gases, which simultaneously acquired Southern California-based Encore Gas & Supply as its first acquisition.
Falcon Gases Lands Majority Investment, Acquires Encore Gas & Supply Read More »
A Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta survey found that most companies receiving tariff refunds expect to retain at least some of the money as cash, though more than half also plan to direct a portion toward R&D or capital investments. We detail the findings here.
Fed Study: 75% of Firms Keeping Cash from Tariff Refunds Read More »
The deal combines R&B Wholesale’s western U.S. appliance distribution footprint with Grand Appliance’s Midwest retail and distribution network, about 17 months after Platinum Equity invested in R&B.
Platinum-Backed R&B Wholesale Acquires Grand Appliance Read More »
The deal adds Syracuse Thermal’s HVAC, plumbing and hydronic heating capabilities in Central New York to Cummins-Wagner’s expanding regional operations.
Cummins-Wagner Acquires Heating Products Distributor in NY Read More »
The new hire joins Meritus to lead enterprise AI initiatives spanning use-case development, governance, security and training as the industrial gases and welding supplies distributor continues to expand through acquisitions.
Meritus Appoints Director of AI Operations, Acquires Tempe Distributor Read More »
World Electric, a Sonepar company, opened a new branch in Port St. Lucie, FL, with and plans for more in the state.
World Electric Continues Florida Expansion Read More »
Robert Madden Industries acquired Shore Distributors, expanding RMI’s service footprint into Maryland, Delaware and Virginia.
Family-Owned HVAC Distributors RMI and Shore Distributors Join Forces Read More »
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.
Flat August U.S. Industrial Production Misses Forecasts Read More »
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.
Stellar Industrial Supply Lands Investment from SNH Capital Partners Read More »
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