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Frost brings more than 30 years of experience in the swimming pool industry and serves as chair-elect of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance.
Oneok previously expanded its midstream footprint with the $28 billion acquisition of Magellan Midstream Partners in 2023.
The announcement follows Boise Cascade’s first quarter financial performance, which showed a year-over-year decline due to weaker housing starts.
Medline, one of the largest privately held distributors of medical-surgical supplies, has signed deals with two regional healthcare providers.
The deal is the latest in a series by BradyPLUS, which has been consolidating regional distributors to improve its logistics network.
The bulk of that capital, $20 billion, will go to Pennsylvania, marking the largest private investment in the state’s history.
By backing Kargo, Armada is positioning itself not just as a user of AI, but as a stakeholder in supply chain infrastructure.
CEO Jason Hollar described the company’s direction as the culmination of efforts to build on its foundation while unlocking future growth.
The company pointed to its expanded installer network and stronger distribution partnerships as key contributors to growth.
The Roofr integration represents one of the first announced connections between QXO and a contractor-facing software platform.
The arrangement gives Essendant access to Roadie’s network of drivers for on-demand deliveries.
UNFI said it has implemented workarounds under its business continuity plan to continue servicing customers where possible.
The company also reported solid performance for the fourth quarter, with net sales growing 1.9% to $193.1 million.
The growth was driven by higher customer demand and recent acquisitions, particularly in core areas like pipes, valves, fittings, and storm drainage.
Despite the potential increase in tariff exposure, Adentra says it is well prepared to weather trade-related disruptions.
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has opened a new, 375,000-square-foot facility in Geismar, Louisiana, aimed at increasing operational efficiency.
Since 2010, the company has invested more than $12 billion in the state, contributing $13.1 billion to its gross domestic product (GDP).
In January and February alone, distributors announced 44 deals—22 per month—across sectors from construction materials and electrical parts to janitorial goods and foodservice.
While the housing market remains under pressure from high mortgage rates and soft remodeling activity, BlueLinx sees reason for optimism moving forward.