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The Huntsville-based distributor gives Lonestar its first Alabama location in its second acquisition of 2026, and follows network expansion in Louisiana, Texas and Oklahoma.
Professional kitchen equipment distributor Eurodib pursues its Canadian expansion with the addition of Distex.
Together, the two companies manufacture on three continents and offer a broader product catalog and domestic production.
Reshape Automation’s benchmark finds accuracy and consistency gaps in AI-generated product answers, underscoring data readiness and governance challenges highlighted in NAW’s AI Adoption Index.
The proposed deal would expand TD SYNNEX’s capabilities in identification, mobility and point-of-sale technologies. The announcement follows a fiscal third quarter in which the distributor’s revenue climbed nearly 38%.
The deal gives the private equity firm a manufacturer and distributor of lifting and rigging products, following Slingmax’s recent expansion into the Upper Midwest.
The building materials distributor’s technology leadership transition will coincide with its CEO succession in January.
The additions extend ORS Nasco’s welding supplies business across the U.S. and Canada, coming two weeks after its acquisition of three JanSan brands from Essendant.
The proposed financing would support LKCM Headwater’s purchase of DSG’s remaining publicly held shares, repay existing debt and provide funds for general corporate purposes, including future acquisitions.
The "Food-Link Fund" will support wholesale food terminals and regional hubs, aiming to expand independent grocers’ sourcing options and improve supply chain efficiency. Applications open Oct. 14.
The distributor’s second acquisition of 2026 adds three Texas locations and expands its filtration and hose capabilities, marking the company's 52nd deal since 1999.
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