December U.S. Construction Spending Rises, but NonRes Slides
The topline figure snapped three straight months of decline, though nonresidential spending saw a sharp decline.
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PPI Unexpectedly Accelerated in January, with Core Goods Up 0.8% MoM
The subindex for final demand services drove the increase, largely traced to a spike in margins for wholesalers of professional and commercial equipment.
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SRS Acquires LS Building Products in Central IL
Adding five facilities and 220 employees, the news came just two days after SRS announced a pair of deals in New York and Nebraska.
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DXP Annual Sales Hit $2B as Organic Surge Continues in 4Q
The company completed six acquisitions during 4Q and closed on three since to complement continued robust organic growth.
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SRS Distribution Makes Acquisitions in Long Island & Nebraska
SRS’ first two bolt-ons of the year net two locations and a combined 31 employees.
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Depatie Fluid Power Nets Minority Investment
The move will provide resources and strategic support for Depatie stay on the front of motion control and automation.
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Tavoron Acquires Automation Distributor in WI for 3rd Deal of 2026Â
Doig Corp. will continue operating from its WI location and will transition to market under the Tavoron brand.
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Fabiano Brothers to Acquire AB InBev Distributor in Northern MI
Fabiano Brothers is the largest beer distributor in Michigan.
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Pepper Inks $50M Funding to Provide Independent Food Distributors with AI Tools
Pepper said the Series C funding will expand its AI-powered platform for independent food distributors, accelerating product innovation, ERP integrations and go-to-market efforts across ordering, sales, receivables and embedded payments workflows.
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Global Industrial Sales Grow to $1.38B in 2025
Industrial and MRO parts distributor Global Industrial records momentum highlighted by a 7.4% increase in average daily sales in the fourth quarter.
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Resideo’s 2025 Revenue Grew 11%; ADI Dips in 4Q
Overall, the company saw healthy gains in 4Q and full-year revenue, margins and EBITDA. Get all the key figures here.
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U.S. Wholesale Sales Top $8.4 Trillion in 2025, Ending with Momentum
We break down the latest key industry figures for both December and the full year, including a look at year-to-date and year-over-year wholesale sales by NAICS product category.
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December Core Capital Goods Orders Rise 0.8%
We break down the latest key figures out of the Census Bureau’s December report that showed a year-end dip in total orders hampered by volatile aircraft, while capital goods posted a solid increase.
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Ferguson’s 2025 Led by $31B in Sales, 8 Acquisitions as NonRes Powers Growth
Nonres markets and supplier pricing carried growth throughout the year as margins, profit and EBITDA each expanded.
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Foodservice Distributor Wasserstrom Acquires Equipment & Design Firm Breckenridge
Columbus, OH-based Wasserstrom said the move will strengthen its equipment project management capabilities and ability to offer advanced kitchen design while broadening its market reach.
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Helget Gas Acquires Beverage & Equipment Distributor CESCO in ARÂ
The Fayetteville, AR location will be the company’s 15th branch nationwide.
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Automation Distributor Tavoron Makes Acquisitions in Michigan, S. CarolinaÂ
Eagan, MN-based Tavoron adds distributors of electrical and mechanical motion control and automation components.
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Franklin Empire Boosts Toronto-Area Footprint with O’Neil Electric AcquisitionÂ
Both Franklin Empire and O’Neil Electric are family/privately-owned businesses and member-owners AD.
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Metalformers’ Economic Optimism Dips Despite Improved Orders & Shipping
PMA’s latest business conditions report showed a modest monthly decline in economic outlook from metalforming manufacturers despite them reporting higher shipping levels during January and expected orders.
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U.S. Cutting Tool Shipments End 2025 with Momentum and Up 2.5% Annually
After a solid month-to-month and robust year-over-year December gain, market commentary indicates prolonged strong activity through the first half of 2026.Â
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