US Foods & PFG Call Off Talks for Potential CombinationÂ
US Foods stands by its ability to deliver growth as a standalone company.
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Optimas Appoints Commercial Development Leader
A veteran hire aims to accelerate the company’s international commercial strategy and support full alignment with product-led, supplier-led led and customer-led growth ambitions.
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U.S. Wholesale Sales & Inventories Flat in August
Monthly sales decelerated from July’s modest gain, while year-over-year sales remained strong, aided by inflation impacts. See how each product sector fared in August.
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September U.S. Cutting Tool Orders Post Solid Gains
Commentary in the latest monthly cutting tool report suggests subdued conditions are likely to last through at least 4Q25.
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Longtime STAFDA CEO Foley to Step Down as Association Hands Off Management
Foley has been with STAFDA since 1994, and CEO since 2000.
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NetPlus Member Outlook Slips, but Nearly 2 in 3 Still Expect 2025 Growth
While annual sales expectations tracked down slightly overall from midyear, almost 1 in 3 members anticipate 2025 growth of at least high-single digits.
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Metalformers’ Outlook Holds Steady in November UpdateÂ
Overall economic outlook grew more pessimistic vs. October, while expectations for incoming orders had a solid improvement.
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Hartmann Building Specialties Acquires CS&E in Louisiana
It adds two Gulf Coast locations to Hartmann’s footprint.
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Novvia Acquires Distribution Operations of Aaron Packaging in WashingtonÂ
St. Louis-based Novvia continues to strengthen its presence in the U.S. Northwest.
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SRS Distribution Acquires Specialty Wood Products
It gains SRS two locations in Aurora, CO and Kyle, TX and a team of 35 employees.
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Sweden’s Beijer Ref Acquires U.S. HVACR Distributors in Sioux City, Kansas CityÂ
Both Key Refrigeration Supply and Dennis Supply Company will continue to operate under their separate brands.
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U.S. Factory Orders Expectedly Rebound in August
New government data for August manufactured goods matched economists’ forecasts and snapped two straight monthly decllines. Get a full breakdown of the figures here.
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Boise Cascade to Acquire Holden Humphrey in Exteriors BoostÂ
New England-based Holden Humphrey is a key distributor of James Hardie siding, along with wood decking and trim products, and has annual sales of about $145 million.
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Packaging Distributor Novvia Appoints New CEOÂ
Novvia was formed in the fall of 2021 through the combination of several regional packaging companies.
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ABC Supply Makes Acquisition in HoustonÂ
This marks ABC Supply’s 58th location in the Texas and further strengthens its support for contractors in the Houston area.
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August U.S. Construction Spending Unexpectedly Rebounds
New Census Bureau figures were some of the first official data released after the U.S. government shutdown ended.
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Home Depot Shares Updates on SRS & GMS Growth
HD provided details on GMS’ early returns upon its September acquisition, as well as longer-term results and outlook for SRS alongside broader Pro performance.
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SiteOne Acquires CC Landscaping in Florida
In its seventh acquisition of the year, SiteOne focuses on the Tampa-Sarasota market.
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Lantern Launches to Modernize Demand Forecasting for Distributors
Newly launched startup Lantern uses machine learning to help distributors forecast demand and optimize purchasing decisions — aiming to reduce excess inventory and improve fill rates for a distribution sector still reliant on spreadsheets and static ERP rules.
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CD&R Taking Sealed Air Private in $10.3B DealÂ
Backed by more than 16,000 employees, Sealed Air had 2024 sales of $5.4 billion.
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