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United Flow Technologies Acquires Trio of Manufacturer Reps
Industrial water and wastewater supplies distribution platform United Flow Technologies (UFT) acquired Moss Kelley, Quality Controls and GP Jager. Terms of the transactions were not disclosed....
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Lockmasters Acquires Signals Defense in Maryland
Locks, tools, commercial hardware and specialty doors distributor Lockmasters — a portfolio company of Dominus Capital — acquired Astic Signals Defenses. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed....
View ArticleWho Wins and Loses in the Tariffs New Normal?
As President Trump has long promised, we are now in for a long, protracted series of tariff actions, escalations, pauses, and rescissions. Until a stock market collapse, economic recession, or a...
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NAW Partners with AI Applied Consortium to Boost industry AI Adoption
The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) partnered with AI Applied Consortium (AAIC) to expedite the adoption of AI within the wholesale distribution sector. As part of the...
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McNaughton-McKay Appoints Former AD Exec as Sales & Marketing Leader
Electrical supplies distributor McNaughton-McKay Electric Company appointed Steve Guidry as Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing. Guidry has more than 30 years of experience in electrical...
View ArticleR.S. Hughes Announces Top Leadership Succession
Industrial and safety supplies distributor R.S. Hughes announced the retirement of CEO Bill Matthews, effective May 1, as well as his successor. The company’s Board unanimously appointed John Mathis as...
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MDM Podcast: Be the Steve Irwin of Distribution and Rethink Team Dynamics
With MDM’s SHIFT Conference coming up on May 13-15 in Denver, we’re rolling out a series of podcasts that feature speakers who will be at the event. These shorter episodes help familiarize our audience...
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Foodservice Distributor CES Acquires Blton & Hay in Des Moines
Foodservice distributor CES Family of Companies acquired Des Moines, IA-based Bolton & Hay, Inc. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1920, Bolton & Hay is a family-owned...
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Baldor Specialty Foods Gets New President
Fresh produce and specialty foods distributor Baldor Specialty Foods appointed David McInerney as its President. Based in New York, Baldor is a distributor of fresh produce, specialty foods, dairy,...
View ArticleStep On the Gas to Bring Home the Cash in AR
Editor’s Note: This piece is part of our “Executive Input” blog series sponsored by a trusted affiliate member of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) that extracts key takeaways...
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Builders FirstSource Makes Acquisition in Nevada
Builders FirstSource acquired Nevada-based Truckee Tahoe Lumber, Co. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. MDM’s 2025 Top Distributors Survey is Open. Submit Your Company Info Here Founded in...
View ArticleContinental Plans to Spin Off ContiTech
Automotive solutions provider Continental announced its intention to separate from its ContiTech business, with a sale being the most likely option. On April 8, Continental said that it is evaluating...
View ArticleA Few Words on Elasticity, the Future of Tariffs and Distributors’ Response
This piece reviews relevant pricing and tariff dynamics and describes key implications for distributors as they plot their course through a choppy environment. The post A Few Words on Elasticity, the...
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City Electric Supply Appoints General Counsel for N.A.
Dallas, TX-based electrical wholesale distributor City Electric Supply (CES) promoted Denton Muse to General Counsel of CES North America. In his new role, Muse will manage CES Legal Operations in...
View ArticleTrump Pauses Reciprocal Tariffs, Except For ‘Retaliatory’ China
President Trump has given some reprieve to more than 75 countries that have not retaliated against the U.S.’s sweeping reciprocal tariffs through a 90-day pause, but increased duties against China. A...
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NIBCO Appoints Specialty & Retail Sales Leader
Flow control products and systems distributor and manufacturer NIBCO promoted Colin Crain to Vice President of Specialty and Retail Sales. Colin Crain In his new position, Crain will oversee all facets...
View ArticleQXO Confirms Plans to Rebrand Beacon
QXO acknowledged a rebranding in an FAQ for Beacon employees, though timing is still to be determined. The post QXO Confirms Plans to Rebrand Beacon appeared first on Modern Distribution Management.
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Power Heavy Duty Acquires NorthWest Bearing & Industrial Supply
Illinois-based truck parts supplier Power Heavy Duty — a subsidiary of the VIPAR Heavy Duty Family Companies — acquired NorthWest Bearing & Industrial Supply. Terms of the transaction were not...
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Ballymore Safety Acquires Materials Handling Supplier Valley Craft Industries
Coatsville, PA-based vertical access equipment, material handling and safety products manufacturer Ballymore Safety Products — a portfolio company of One Equity Partners — acquired Valley Craft...
View ArticleReport: Amazon Eyes $15B Expansion of U.S. Warehouse Network
Amazon is considering a $15 million plan to expand its warehouse network with approximately 80 new logistics facilities across U.S. cities and rural regions, Bloomberg reported on April 9, citing...
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