RXO to Buy Coyote Logistics from UPS for $1B
Upon purchase of UPS’ freight brokerage operation, RXO will become one of the largest providers of brokered transportation in North America.
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2024
Diversification, Fragmentation Drive MDM’s Top Distributors Forward
Accelerated diversification amongst product verticals has complicated our Top Distributors process in recent years, while also making it increasingly fascinating, as this piece explains.
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NAFCD Names New Executive Director
Effective July 1, Michael Wilbur will succeed Kevin Gammonley, who will retire after more than 10 years leading NAFCD.
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HVAC Distributor JMP to Add Consolidated Hub in NC
The project brings together JMP’s Greensboro headquarters and distribution and light manufacturing operations into a single facility.
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Martin Fastening’s McDaniel Named NFDA ‘24-25 President
The National Fastener Distributors Association taps Martin’s Scott McDaniel as President and Ed Smith of Wurth Revcar as Vice President.
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Automation Provider Dematic Names Americas Sales Leader
Former Xerox veteran Mike Oren will lead a sales team of about 95 professionals at Dematic’s Grand Rapids, MI Americas headquarters.
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MDM Seeks Family-Owned Distributors for Survey Research
If you’re a member of a family-owned distributor, consider taking a brief survey that examines trends and business priorities.
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Venturi Supply’s Ameripipe Expands in Miami
As Ameripipe’s ninth U.S. location, the branch will provide fire protection contractors in Miami with Victualic products and fabricated pipe.
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Hand Tool Maker Wright Adds Ebbert Co. As Manufacturer Rep
Ebbert has experience representing manufacturers in the STAFDA, industrial and heavy construction markets.
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Honeywell to Buy Defense Tech Supplier CAES for $1.9B
Honeywell says CAES will enhance its defense tech solutions across land, sea, air and space, including new electromagnetic defense solutions.
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Amazon Business Rolls Out Slew of New Tech Features
They include the B2B marketplace’s App Center, a bulk order quote feature and more.
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Belt Power Acquires Mol Belting Systems in MI
Grand Rapids, MI-based Mol is a fabricator and distributor of process conveyor belting systems, accessories and power transmission products.
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MSC’s Web Pricing Anomalies Expose Omnichannel Icebergs
Unexpected results from the distributor’s pilot phase of a web pricing realignment rollout may serve as a cautionary tale for others to avoid emulating.
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Macomb Group Acquires Trident Fire & Fabrication in NJ
With the deal, The Macomb Group’s Fire Fabrication Division has production capacity in Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
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Singer Industrial Makes Top Leadership Changes
Two company veterans now serve as President and CFO of the Houston-based industrial rubber and fluid power supplies distributor.
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GMS Ends Fiscal Year with 4Q Organic Rebound
The distributor saw sequential improvement in 4Q as volume growth across major product lines was partially offset by steel price deflation.
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MDM Podcast: Inside Venturi Supply’s Cohesive Independence
PVF distribution group Venturi Supply was formed by combining six companies. Here, CEO Michael DiMino shares how the company maintains its independence while fostering cohesiveness across the organization.
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AFC Industries Acquires Circle Bolt & Nut from Optimas
Fasteners and industrial supplies distributor AFC Industries marks its fourth deal of the year following seven acquisitions in 2023.
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Air Distribution Technologies Privately Acquired from Johnson Controls
A middle-market PE firm will acquire and expand air management and filtration solutions manufacturer Air Distribution Technologies.
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Home Depot Appoints New Head of CX, Online Operations
The do-it-yourself and contractor supply retailer tapped its online operations lead to take on customer experience.
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