Mike Hockett, Author at Modern Distribution Management

MDM’s 2023 M&A Recap: A Mega Year in Dealmaking Activity

The previous two years were strong for M&A activity in distribution, but 2023 was on a whole other level. We dive into 2023’s dealmaking figures here.

January 2, 2024

Mergers & Acquisitions

December M&A Roundup: QXO, Venturi Supply Make Splash Market Entrance

Despite a silent final week, pre-Christmas activity made December another very active month to close out 2023.

December 28, 2023

MDM Blog

MDM’s Top Podcasts of 2023

We continue our year-end retrospective series by showcasing our most popular feature podcast episodes of 2023, which shared plenty of valuable industry perspective.

December 27, 2023

Market Analysis

STAFDA Channel Chat, Pt. 2: Industry Trends & Challenges

Mike Hockett extracts commentary from a panel discussion between STAFDA distributors, manufacturers and rep agents.

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December 26, 2023

MDM Blog

MDM’s Top Premium Content of 2023

We continue our year-end retrospective series with a look back at MDM's top Premium content of 2023, which encapsulates our most-read top value content.

December 26, 2023

MDM Blog

MDM’s Top QuickTakes of 2023

Our 2023 retrospective looks at which of our short-form podcast conversations garnered the most listens and blog views.

December 21, 2023

MDM Blog

MDM’s Top Free Blogs of 2023: Distributor Rankings, Fastenal ‘Pivot’ Series Lead the Way

A three-part Fastenal case study was a smash hit, as was the launch of MDM’s 2023 Top Distributors Lists feature, which wasn’t the only list to garner high interest.

December 19, 2023

Metals Service Centers

BlackHawk Acquires Alro Industrial Supply; 10th Deal in 2 Years

Specializing in cutting tools, abrasives, coolant and MRO Supplies, Alro is a subsidiary of metals and plastics distributor Alro Steel Corp.

December 19, 2023

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Threats Take Top Billing to End 2023

Mike Hockett provides a look where distribution cybersecurity is at year-end 2023, and why data breaches in this industry are more common than you may assume.

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December 18, 2023

Tech & Operations

STAFDA Channel Chat, Pt. 1: eCommerce & Marketing Opportunities, Pitfalls

Mike Hockett extracts eCommerce commentary from a panel discussion between STAFDA distributors, manufacturers and rep agents.

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December 15, 2023

Economic Trends

October U.S. Cutting Tool Orders Up 6% MoM and YoY

3Q23's uneven growth continued in October, and USCTI's President expects that narrative to continue through 2024's first half.

December 14, 2023

Economic Trends

Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady, Signals 2024 Cuts

The U.S. Central Bank indicated its most recent rate hike in July was likely the end of an aggressive cycle of increases to quell inflation.

December 14, 2023

Perspective

MDM Podcast: Jennifer Murphy Says Distribution’s Diversity is a Beautiful Thing

NetPlus Alliance's Jennifer Murphy joins to discuss how the role of buying groups has evolved in recent years and why distribution's fragmentation continues to serve the channel well, among other topics.

December 13, 2023

MDM Blog

November Premium Monthly: Economic Outlook & the AI Hype Cycle Lead Content

Get caught up what MDM's November Premium content entailed.

December 12, 2023

Chemicals & Plastics Distribution

ISCO Industries to Acquire HDPE Piping Maker Infinity Plastics

It enhances ISCO’s high-density polyethylene offerings and strengthens its operational and logistics capacity.

December 11, 2023

Building Materials/Construction

Brad Jacobs to Enter Building Products Distribution with QXO

QXO intends to rapidly scale as a key distribution market player, eyeing $5 billion in annual revenue within three years of launching.

December 11, 2023

Economic Trends

December Data: Most Distributors’ 2024 Expectations Improve

The data gave more fuel to a “soft landing” consensus for economic conditions next year.

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December 11, 2023

MDM Blog

See Which Distributors Made Newsweek’s ‘Most Responsible Companies’ List

The rankings feature awards companies for their ESG efforts and supporting their local communities.

December 7, 2023

Fasteners

Fastenal November Sales Improve, but Hold in Low-Single Digits

Year-over-year daily sales growth doubled that of October, but the company's November-December sales figures are known to be volatile.

December 7, 2023

Perspective

MDM Podcast: BradyIFS + Envoy Solutions See Many Ways to Win

Ken Sweder, CEO of the now-combined JanSan, foodservice and packaging supplies distributor, stops by to discuss the strategy behind the merger, the path ahead and the outlook for the company's product markets.

December 6, 2023

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