We break down 2024’s dealmaking activity by volume vs. 2023, what the most impactful transactions were, which distributors were frequent headliners and what to expect in 2025.
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Photoneo is a Kentucky-based developer of AI-powered robotics and 3D machine vision solutions, including the Brightpick line.
LECORP is a material processing, handling and environmental solutions provider based in Kentucky.
It combines the Nos. 1 and 10 companies on MDM’s 2024 Top Distributors List for Fluid Power and significantly strengthens Applied's market position.
Aberdeen-based Scot Bearings is a distributor of bearing and power transmission products.
Sonepar sold Vallen Asia to the latter's leadership team in a management buyout, marking the company’s deconsolidation from Sonepar.
It marks NEFCO’s fifth acquisition of 2024 and its second-largest acquisition to date.
Dealmaking slowed in December compared to the previous two months, though year-to-date activity remained strong to outpace 2023.
Loy Instrument is an Indiana-based supplier of process control and combustion solutions.
LindFast grows its comprehensive fabrication capabilities with the Illinois-based fasteners maker.
The two adhesives distributors supply industrial tapes, adhesives and fasteners with brands that include 3M and Loctite.
All-Fab Group serves the needs of building contractors, building owners and dealers across Western Canada.
The company gains 21 new locations across the Front Range of Colorado, western Colorado and northern New Mexico with the acquisition.
The transaction expands ACS’s reach and customer service capabilities across North Texas, East, Texas, South Arkansas and North Louisiana.
Through the acquisition, Gentex gains access to new technologies and expands its presence in the automotive electronics market.
Site Supply is a distributor of construction materials, operating from four locations throughout Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee.
CityPost is a Washington-based distributor of cable railing systems for decks, patios and lofts.
Emco is a Canada-based plumbing, waterworks, industrial and HVAC products distributor.
Edgewood, NY-based Arjay is a distributor of packing solutions and equipment serving the greater New York City metro area.
Italy-based Somi is a distributor of fluid power and flow components.
