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The packaging, JanSan and foodservice disposables distributor promoted a VP to the top finance role, about 5 months after Network merged with Packaging Distributors of America.
The deal adds Global O-Ring and Seal’s Houston operation and sizable O-ring inventory to Marco’s growing platform, marking its third acquisition of 2026 and 10th since partnering with Align Capital Partners.
It was a second straight healthy growth month amid the peak of cooling season, with July regularly performing as the best month of the year for HARDI distributors.
Total monthly construction spending fell 0.5%, missing expectations of a flat July. Get all the key figures here for total, nonres and residential spending both month-over-month and year-over-year.
Though still well in expansion territory, the industrial economic indicator decelerated month-to-month, primarily due to a reduction in the index for new orders alongside weaker employment.
The combination will add Foster Fuels’ fuel, propane, lubricants and nationwide mission-critical energy services to Colonial Group’s diversified energy portfolio. The deal is expected to close Oct. 1.
WizCommerce has launched WizCRM — a distributor-focused CRM platform that combines customer records, sales activity, quoting, order entry and AI-assisted workflows within its broader software suite.
Mansfield Oil Company alleges that distributor KRSM failed to pay for nearly $4 million worth of gasoline, hundreds of thousands of gallons of which were delivered to stations participating in the recently launched Freedom Fuel Network.
he electronics distributor completed its move from Phoenix into a former GoDaddy corporate campus at Arizona State University Research Park that it purchased in June 2025.
Republic National Distributing Company and subsidiaries filed four Georgia WARN notices covering 558 positions as the bankrupt beverage alcohol distributor continues shedding leases, assets and remaining market operations.
The electrical supplies distributor promoted its veteran director of supplier relations from its Communications & Security Solutions unit to take the role.
The acquisition adds Aurora, IL-based Signature Engineered Solutions’ engineered fastener expertise, supplier relationships and third-party logistics capabilities to AFC’s growing platform.
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