The acquisition expands Klipboard’s footprint in the U.S. wholesale distribution market and adds an ERP platform designed for distributors operating in specific sectors.
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Belt Power said the acquisition expands its fabrication capacity, technical service capabilities, and ability to support customers.
For wholesale distributors, the trend points to a more predictable—but still competitive—real estate environment in 2026.
The company recently relaunched its Commercial Quick Quote tool on its LennoxPros platform.
The acquisition adds a long-established regional operator to Colt’s expanding line intervention platform.
Looking ahead, confidence among distribution executives remains muted entering 2026.
Cardinal Health said its specialty business is expected to generate more than $50 billion in revenue in fiscal 2026.
The platform has processed more than 1.6 million products to date and is currently enriching between 2,000 and 3,000 SKUs per day.
Charlie Hoertz will lead Border States’ digital strategy across the organization, focusing on modernizing systems and processes and expanding the use of artificial intelligence,
He most recently served as EVP at Thermo Fisher Scientific.
As industrial distributors adjust to evolving customer expectations, hiring is emerging as a barometer.
The company said it expects net sales of $4.35 billion to $4.45 billion in fiscal 2026.
QXO said the upsized financing enhances its financial flexibility as it pursues strategic acquisitions.
The forecast amounts to a clear message for wholesale distributors: the channel’s value is increasingly measured by speed, accuracy, and coordination.
For professional customers, Home Depot said it is rolling out an AI-powered materials list.
Product data accuracy and completeness remain persistent challenges for distributors expanding ecommerce assortments.
Leonard Valve designs and manufactures water temperature control valves, digital and thermostatic mixing systems and monitoring devices.
CEO Patrick Zammit said the fourth quarter capped “another set of record results” and reflected progress across both the company’s core distribution business.
The distributor reaffirmed its full-year outlook, including planned capital spending of $100 million to $110 million.
Looking ahead, the company forecasts first-quarter fiscal 2026 sales of $15.1 billion to $15.9 billion.