The new executive operating partner has more than 35 years of experience across the full automation value chain, spanning distribution, manufacturing and private equity-backed operations.
Shore Capital Taps Former Motion Exec to Lead Automation Distribution Platform Read More »
The purchase boosts US LBM’s presence in the fast-growing Charlotte metro market.
US LBM Acquires Builders Supply Company in Carolinas Read More »
It marks the 16 location overall and second in Illinois for the fasteners and industrial supplies distributor.
LINC Systems Acquires Ample Supply Company in Illinois Read More »
Adding five Dallas-Ft. Worth-area locations, the move strengthens MCE’s hydraulic repair capabilities and enables it to better serve the full lifecycle, fluid power needs of customers.
Motion & Control Enterprises Acquires TLR Hydraulics in DFW Boost Read More »
Veritiv adds a Tampa,FL-based distributor of core packaging products and a Lakewood, NJ distributor of corrugated packaging products.
Veritiv Makes Acquisitions in Florida & New Jersey Read More »
Core inflation likewise jumped, while a major increase in the index for final demand services was driven by widened margins for machinery and equipment wholesalers.
April Wholesale Inflation Surges 6.0% Annually to Highest Mark in Over 4 Years Read More »
Resideo filed its Form 10 registration statement with the SEC for the planned spin-off of ADI Global Distribution, while also reporting solid 1Q26 growth for the distribution business. The company detailed the future leadership teams and boards for both standalone companies as the separation remains on track for later this year.
Resideo Files Form 10 for ADI Spin-Off as 1Q Sales, Profit Rise Read More »
Graybar continues its acquisitive push with a deal for California-based American Electric Supply, strengthening its electrical distribution presence in Southern California following a record-setting first quarter.
Graybar to Expand SoCal Footprint with Acquisition of American Electric Supply Read More »
Surging energy prices continue to skew top-line CPI results, while core inflation was above market expectations. Get the key numbers and charts here.
April U.S. Consumer Inflation was Highest in 3 Years Alongside Modest Core Bump Read More »
The deal adds a Mokena, IL-based industrial automation and electrical distributor about $330 million in 2025 annual turnover.
Rexel USA to Acquire Revere Electrical Supply, Add 10 Midwest Branches Read More »
Japan-based NSK and NTN announced plans to pursue a business integration through a joint holding company, a move that would create one of the world’s largest bearing and power transmission suppliers with combined annual revenue approaching $12 billion.
Bearings Makers NSK, NTN Sign MoU for Joint Business Integration Read More »
SupplyHouse has appointed its first general counsel as the fast-growing eCommerce-based distributor builds legal and governance infrastructure to support continued expansion across its plumbing, HVAC and electrical supply business.
SupplyHouse Names First General Counsel to Support Growth Strategy Read More »
Colonial Oil Industries is one of the largest independent oil distributors in the U.S., primarily serving the Southeast.
Colonial Oil Acquires Atkinson Oil in Georgia Expansion Read More »
A proposed class-action lawsuit filed in federal court accuses Ace Hardware and software provider Epicor of orchestrating a long-running scheme to coordinate retail pricing and allocate local markets among thousands of Ace-affiliated stores nationwide.
While inflation is a major tailwind, a sustained increase in average order value above inflation continues to point to increased demand.
March Metalworking Machinery Surge Read More »
Frontloading on petroleum products ahead of price shocks tied to the Iran war skewed the industry’s overall figures, but here, view product vertical-specific figures for monthly and year-over-year sales, inventories and inventory/sales ratios pulled from the Census Bureau’s latest wholesale trade report.
Oil & Gas Drives March Jump in March U.S. Wholesale Inventories & Sales Read More »
It comes about two months after distributors completed their merger to create a company with more than $10 billion in annual revenues and 13,000 employees.
Imperial Dade, BradyPLUS Rebrand Combined Company as Imperial Brady Read More »
The now-combined company also provided an update on MRC’s integration, and ERP system migration that has seen major challenges since launched in November.
DNOW Acquires Edge Controls for $46M, Completes First Quarter with MRC Global Read More »
The company’s Innovative Pumping Solutions segment continues to see substantial year-over-year expansion.
DXP Posts More Solid Growth in 1Q Read More »
Solid housing construction spend more than offset a second straight nonres decline. Get the full numbers and growth/decline changes here.
March U.S. Construction Spending Rebounds, though NonRes Slips Read More »
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