PVF Distributor Macomb Group Acquires Woodhill Supply in Ohio
It gains Macomb a 66-year-old, two-location distributor of PVF, bathroom and kitchen fixtures and HVAC equipment.
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2024
MDM Forecast: Most Sectors Slide in May Update
All but two of the 19 wholesale distribution sectors we track moved more pessimistic month-to-month in our May forecast for 2024 revenue growth, which moved into lower single digits.
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Monthly U.S. Metalworking Machinery Orders Jump 25% in March
March orders typically see a large bump, as many sector manufacturers end their fiscal year at the end of the month.
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A Study of Sonepar’s North American Acquisition Journey
Mike Hockett analyzes Sonepar’s 26-year North American expansion that has led to over $15 billion in 2023 sales, with most of that in the U.S.
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Van Meter to Expand Cedar Rapids Distribution Space
Electrical distributor Van Meter adds to its central distribution center to support demand for services and specialized inventory.
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White Cap Acquires National Ladder & Scaffold in Michigan
In its third deal of the year, construction and safety supplies distributor White Cap will add Michigan-based safety product distributor.
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DNOW Sales, Margins & Profits Slide YoY in 1Q
1Q U.S. sales actually increased 2% year-over-year, driven by DNOW’s acquisition of Whitco Supply that was completed during the quarter.
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New England Distributors ATNH, Northern Tool Supply to Merge
NTS will operate as a division of Abrasives & Tools of N.H.
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PTDA Foundation Launches Student & Employee Scholarships
The new initiative aims to build the PT/MC talent pipeline.
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Oshkosh Corporation to Buy Telehandler Maker AUSA
Spain-based AUSA will complement Oshkosh’s JLG line of telehandlers and other material handling equipment.
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Kodiak BP Acquires Valley Lumber in Idaho
It gains the building products distributor a foothold in Teton Valley community along the Idaho/Wyoming border.
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DXP 1Q Sales Dip YoY, Bump Up Sequentially
Gross margin had a modest annual improvement, while EBITDA shrunk.
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MRC Global Sees Sequential Sales Increase, YoY Decline
The distributor had a considerable 1Q sales improvement vs. 4Q23, while all business segments saw continued annual declines.
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Graybar Appoints Chicago District VP
Company veteran Steven Bourbeau will lead operations in portions of Illinois, Michigan, Indiana and Wisconsin.
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Quebec HVAC Suppliers Stelpro and Innovair Solutions Form Alliance
They have a combined 16 manufacturing and distribution locations across four countries for electric heating and HVAC solutions.
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MDM Podcast: Denver’s AIS Exemplifies Small Distributor Innovation
AIS Industrial & Construction Supply is a single-location distributor, but its innovation in sales, marketing and eCommerce has outdone that of many larger industry counterparts. CEO Dale Hahs joins to discuss what AIS has been up to lately, what he’s seen change in his 40 years with the company, and what he’d do differently in a career restart.
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Imperial Dade Acquires R.D. McMillen in Illinois
It’s already the ninth deal announced by Imperial Dade in 2024.
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March U.S. Wholesaler Sales Down 1.3% MTM, Up 1.4% YOY
Month-to-month, sales were down in seven of the 10 durable goods categories that the Census Bureau tracks.
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BlackHawk Industrial Acquires Factory Outlet Tooling in Texas
It marks Blackhawk’s 11th deal since the start of 2022.
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TopBuild to Make $28M Acquisition, Posts 1Q Results
TopBuild is set to add Arkansas-based Insulation Works, which has three locations.
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