UFT’s acquisition of Montana-based Peak Group Companies expands its water and wastewater treatment platform across the Northern Rockies and Northern Plains.
United Flow Technologies Acquires Peak Group Companies in Montana Read More »
The deal marks SupplyOne’s 48th acquisition overall and third announced acquisition of 2026.
SupplyOne Acquires Compass Packaging Solutions in Mass. Read More »
Medical/surgical products distributor Medline Canada signed a Prime Vendor agreement with Mohawk Medbuy, marking the company’s first such relationship outside the U.S.
Medline Expands Prime Vendor Model Beyond U.S. with Canada Deal Read More »
Oridian Capital Partners formed AnchorPoint Foundations to consolidate foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space and concrete lifting providers — a niche with clear relevance for distributors serving residential repair, building products and specialty contractor channels
Oridian Capital Launches Foundation Repair, Waterproofing Platform AnchorPoint Read More »
Solid housing construction spend more than offset a third straight private nonres decline. Get the full numbers and growth/decline changes here.
April U.S. Construction Spending Beats Expectations on Public Strength Read More »
Meanwhile, three-fourths of survey commentary was negative, with more than half of comments citing pricing volatility as an issue and plenty of others mentioning the Iran war.
ISM PMI Accelerates to Best Mark in 4 Years Read More »
Berkshire Hathaway’s all-cash deal for Taylor Morrison would add one of the nation’s largest homebuilders to its housing portfolio, which already includes Clayton Homes and building products businesses.
Berkshire Hathaway to Acquire Homebuilder Taylor Morrison in $8.5B Deal Read More »
Apex Tool Group named Chris Keffer — most recently President and CEO of STIHL Inc. — as its new CEO, succeeding Jim Roberts after a decade in the role.
Apex Tool Group Taps Former STIHL and Stanley B&D Leader as CEO Read More »
The distributor expands inventory access and regional Midwest support for data center construction and energy projects with the new facility.
Packer Fastener Adds Indianapolis DC in Latest Expansion Read More »
Wholesale inventories continued to climb in April after sharp gains in February and March, though the latest advance came in below market expectations — a possible sign that recent stockloading is cooling.
Advance: U.S. Wholesale Inventories Rose 0.5% in April, Missing Forecasts Read More »
SRS Distribution’s latest bolt-on adds a longtime Chicagoland commercial roofing business, continuing a busy 2026 acquisition pace for the Home Depot-owned distributor.
SRS Distribution Adds CORCO’s Commercial Roofing Division Read More »
Minnesota-based CPM is a manufacturer of processing equipment used in oilseed and animal feed production, while North Carolina-based MW Components makes fasteners, springs and precision metal components.
U.K. Investment Firm Buys U.S. Manufacturers MW Components and CPM for $3B Read More »
Canals said the funding will accelerate product development for its AI-powered workflow suite used by more than 100 distributors.
Canals Raises $35M Series A to Expand AI Workflow Tools for Distributors Read More »
It nets GMS three locations between Ottawa and Ontario and more than 50 employees.
GMS Acquires Peridot Supply in Canada Read More »
The funding for the rapidly scaling residential home service platform reportedly values Apex at $10 billion, and signals continued appetite for such platforms that are reshaping contractor buying power across key distribution end markets.
HVAC, Electrical & Plumbing Service Platform Apex Nets $2B Investment from Apollo Read More »
New Census Bureau data analysis suggests wholesale trade continues to report AI usage below the national average, indicating a more gradual pace of adoption. Meanwhile, the broader findings reflect MDM & NAW’s industry AI research.
Census: AI Adoption Accelerating Across U.S. Businesses, but Use Cases Remain Narrow Read More »
Healthcare products distributor Owens & Minor named a longtime medical supply executive as its new top leader, succeeding interim leader Christian Cook as the company continues operating as a standalone business under Platinum Equity ownership.
Owens & Minor Taps Ex-McKesson Executive as CEO Read More »
The test and measurement supplies distributor appointed five senior executives across sales, merchandising, strategy, HR and digital commerce as the Distribution Solutions Group subsidiary advances its AmpX growth strategy.
TestEquity Names New Executives to Support Growth Strategy Read More »
The automotive aftermarket warehouse distributor is backed by Oridian Capital Partners, formerly known as HCI Equity Partners.
Driven Distrition Group Taps Genuine Parts Veteran Exec as CEO Read More »
A new survey from the National Association of Waterfront Employers found U.S. ports will need $6.7 billion in cargo handling equipment investments through 2031, including more than 100 new ship-to-shore cranes, as operators look to modernize terminals and maintain supply chain competitiveness.
Survey: U.S. Ports Need $6.7B in Cargo Equipment Investments Over Next 5 Years Read More »
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