The B2B marketplace added $25 billion to its annual GMV since its previous update three years ago, while expanding its customer base and building out AI, procurement and delivery capabilities. Here's the key details, context and competitive analysis.
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The distributor will acquire AdaptHealth’s diabetes supply business and urology-focused Strive Medical, adding more than 245,000 patients to its expanding at-Home Solutions platform.
The new facility extends the Wisconsin-based distributor’s footprint considerably farther west while supporting construction, manufacturing, renewable energy, data center and power generation projects across the Salt Lake region.
The pending deal will add nearly 800 Pep Boys locations to Mavis Tire’s portfolio, creating an automotive service network of more than 4,400 locations amid wider consolidation across the automotive aftermarket.
Genuine Parts' Motion-led industrial business accelerated again in 2Q26, outpacing its automotive operations as GPC continues work toward separating the two businesses into standalone public companies in early 2027. The company also commented on speculation of a reported major offer for its automotive segment.
NAW presented its case challenging Oregon’s packaging EPR law during a July 13-17 federal trial in Portland, and a ruling is expected by the end of August. See the association's statement on the matter.
The agency proposed more than $264,000 in penalties against FleetPride after investigators found confined-space, respiratory protection and electrical hazards following a worker’s death at its Corpus Christi, TX, facility.
Würth Industry North America launched the dedicated additive manufacturing unit in 2021, building a portfolio around 3D printing, digital inventory and distributed production.
APG joins Harbour Group’s Houston-based flow components platform, adding more than 40,000 active SKUs and an array of sealing, gasket and coupling products.
The group of volunteer leaders are elected by ISA member companies.
One Equity Partners is acquiring United WELD Holdings, including flagship pipe fabrication and distribution businesses EPIC Piping, from Bernhard Capital Partners.
Manufacturing output was flat month-over-month, while mining and utilities both had modest increases. Get all the key figures here.
U.S. housing starts bounced back in June after a sharp May decline, driven by a jump in multifamily construction. Building permits declined both month-to-month and year-over-year, while completions increased.
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