Analysis of the latest M&A deals and exclusive results from the 4Q22 Baird-MDM Industrial Distribution Survey highlight January's report.
Latest In Blackhawk Industrial
Mergers and acquisitions among industrial distributors and manufacturers rebounded in December after slowing down in the latter half of November.
BlackHawk continues its growth strategy by acquiring Schofield, Wisconsin-based Thomas Industrial Supply, Inc.
For the month, MDM reported 22 mergers and acquisitions among industrial distributors, the lowest total since May.
President & CEO John Mark discusses BlackHawk’s go-to-market strategy, how it differentiates in the markets it serves and its continued aggressive growth strategy. He also talks about the importance of culture and leadership challenges today.
Tom Cross returns to BlackHawk, where he was a 'key player in our ERP system implementation,' the company announced.
Akron-based L.A. Tool & Supply Co. is BlackHawk’s third acquisition in Ohio in less than a year, the company said.
BlackHawk has hired a new regional logistics manager in California.
BlackHawk said joining the International Safety Equipment Association will allow the company to bring more value to its industrial manufacturers.
Industry veteran Scott Shimel has joined the Tulsa, Oklahoma-based metalworking and MROP supplies distributor.
The distributor has acquired Cornerstone Supply in Florida and two Intermountain Machining Supply locations in Idaho and Montana.
In May, the packaging and jan/san distributor notched its 50th acquisition under current leadership. Weeks earlier, private equity firm Advent International agreed to acquire a large stake in the company.
The Tulsa company finalized deals with JJ Industries of Connecticut, Inc. and its affiliate, Jet Tool & Cutter.
The Oklahoma-based distributor of metalworking and mission critical industrial products says it acquired the Ohio-based supply company.
November continued an upward trend in mergers and acquisitions seen during the prior month, as well as during this year’s third quarter.
The distributor of metalworking, industrial, MROP and packaging supplies acquired Tools for Industry and its affiliate, Service for Industry.
CEO says expansion will allow BlackHawk” to reach more customer production facilities, expand products and services that end-users value, and invest in new effective sales channels.”
Industrial distributor strengthens its distribution in Mexico and South Florida with addition of Argo del Valle and Southern Tool & Machine.
Latest portfolio addition for BlackHawk Industrial will help significantly expand the company’s distribution footprint into Pennsylvania.
BlackHawk was ranked 32nd on MDMs 2018 Top Distributor list.
