The facility will use advanced automation, including robotic handling systems, artificial intelligence, and autonomous mobile robots, to improve accuracy and throughput.
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By consolidating inventory and introducing automation, QED expects to double the number of product SKUs available to customers and reduce fulfillment times.
The St. Louis-based distributor said third-quarter net sales rose 10.7% from a year earlier to $3.29 billion.
EMCO has evolved from a local supplier into a distribution company with over 500 employees and a network of eight distribution and packaging facilities.
The merger reflects growing consolidation across independent distribution networks, as buying groups look to pool resources.
Analysts say the coming quarters will assess whether QXO can translate its newfound scale into profit.
The maker and distributor of smart-home and building technology products said revenue rose 2% to $1.86 billion in Q3.
Growth was strongest among independent restaurants, where volume rose 3.9%, offsetting softer demand from large chains.
MRC Global CEO Rob Saltiel said the merger “advances our shared goal of becoming the premier choice for energy, gas utility and industrial customers.”
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Hillman’s results were fueled by higher prices and new customer wins.
For the first nine months of 2025, BlueLinx reported sales of $2.24 billion, down 0.2% from $2.24 billion in the same period last year.
TopBuild raised its full year forecast to reflect the new acquisitions, projecting revenue of about $5.4 billion.
By combining cloud computing, data, and AI, Henry Schein is positioning itself as more than a healthcare distributor.
Cardinal is accelerating that momentum with its pending acquisition of Solaris Health, the country’s largest urology management services organization
Triangle provides pumps, process equipment, and aftermarket services for municipal and industrial customers.
The Greensboro-based company said the leadership changes reflect a deliberate succession plan designed to sustain growth and continuity.
TopBuild said the additions support both sides of its business: installation services and specialty distribution.
The transaction, announced Monday, was funded entirely with cash on hand.
AI360, a generative-AI-powered sales platform, is now used by 90% of sales consultants.