Prize Claimed: Here’s Why QXO Relentlessly Pursued Beacon
With QXO’s acquisition of Beacon set to finalize by the end of April, let’s look at what the deal does for both sides and the attributes that QXO just couldn’t walk away from. The post Prize Claimed:...
View ArticleIT Provider Ingram Micro Looking to Shed Distributor Label
Information technology products provider Ingram Micro shared a forward-looking vision on March 18, announcing plans to pivot from its longstanding role as a distributor towards its role as an...
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Sonepar Posts $35B in 2024 Sales, 17 Acquisitions
France-based electrical supplies distributor Sonepar reported sales of $35.1 billion USD in 2024, driven by acquisitions and digital performance. The company acquired 17 new companies during the year,...
View ArticleBuilding Materials Supplier James Hardie Buying AZEK in $8.8B Deal
Australia-based building materials manufacturer and marketer James Hardie reached a deal to acquire AZEK valued at $8.75 billion, including AZEK’s net debt of approximately $386 million. Based in...
View ArticleWhite House Narrows Focus for April 2 Reciprocal Tariffs
While the finer details of President Trump’s tariff plan set to take effect on April 2 remain uncertain, reports hint that the administration will likely omit industry-specific tariffs to focus on...
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Ruland Manufacturing Acquires Beam Coupling Supplier RoCom
Massachusetts-based motion control and machine components manufacturer Ruland Manufacturing acquired RoCom. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Based in Marlborough, MA, RoCom is a...
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Data & Analytics Provider Dunn & Bradstreet Going Private in $7.7B Deal
Private equity firm Clearlake Capital Group agreed to acquire business decision data and analytics provider Dun & Bradstreet for $7.7 billion. Jacksonville, FL-based Dun & Bradstreet provides a...
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Core & Main Making CEO Transition; Posts $7.4B in Annual Sales
Infrastructure and industrial supplies distributor Core & Main announced changes to the top of its executive leadership team, and shared the company’s 2024 full-year and fourth quarter financial...
View ArticleParker Hannifin Adds Mobile Electrification Technology Program
Filtration, fluid connectors and motion control products manufacturer Parker Hannifin launched its Mobile Electrification Technology Center (METC) program through the company’s Motion Systems Group....
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Simpson Strong-Tie to Add 2nd HQ in Texas, Opens DC in Las Vegas
Lead photo: Simpson Strong-Tie’s new distribution center in Las Vegas. (Simpson Strong-Tie photo) Structural connectors and building solutions manufacturer Simpson Strong-Tie announced the approval of...
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ABC Supply Acquires Roofing and Supplies in Virginia
Residential and commercial roofing, exterior and interior parts distributor ABC Supply acquired Roofing & Supplies, Inc. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Richmond, VA-based Roofing...
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Honeywell Shares Name, Leadership Team for Advance Materials Spin-Off
Almost seven weeks after Honeywell confirmed it will split into three separate, publicly traded companies, the industrial conglomerate shared on March 25 the leadership picks for its Advanced Materials...
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SureWerx Acquires Reliance Fall Protection
Personal protective equipment, safety solutions and tools & equipment manufacturer SureWerx acquired Reliance Fall Protections, LLC. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Based in Texas and...
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MDM Amplify Podcast: How to Navigate the Tariff Paradigm
MDM is excited to roll out our latest multimedia content offering in the form of the MDM Amplify Podcast — which is all about elevating vendor voices and industry solutions that serve distributors....
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Wiseway Supply Acquires Northport Electrical in Alabama
Lighting, electrical and plumbing supplies distributor Wiseway Supply acquired Northport Electrical Supply, and opened a new branch in Louisville, KY. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed....
View ArticleSchneider Electric Announces $700M U.S. Operations Investment
France-based energy management an automation products manufacturer Schneider Electric announced that it is planning to invest more than $700 million in its U.S. operations through 2027. The investment...
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A Day in the Life of an Outside Sales Rep – With AI
Click the images throughout for larger versions. Outside sales is tough work. It’s fast, demanding and requires thick skin. Reps spend their days chasing leads, handling objections and fighting to stay...
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US LBM Promotes Digital and Technology Leader
Building materials distributor US LBM promoted current Chief Digital Officer Jonathan Greene to the role of Chief Digital and Technology Officer. Jonathan Greene Greene replaces Andrew Campbell, who...
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AD Industrial & Safety Elects New Board Member
Independent distributor organization AD elected Caleb Messer to the Industrial & Safety – U.S. Division Board, effective March 24. The Divisional Board is a key part of AD’s member-owned structure,...
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HVAC Distribution Platform ADH Acquires CTC Supply
HVAC distribution platform Advantage Distribution Holdings (ADH) acquired Fayetteville, NC-based CTC Supply. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Established in 2000, CTC is a distributor of...
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