Distribution Strategy Group

The Dallas-based electrical distributor, part of the UK-headquartered City Electrical Factors, is now in its sixth consecutive year of growth in the region.

The deal marks SYSPRO’s third acquisition in 12 months, following the purchases of NexSys and riteSOFT, as the company continues to expand its capabilities.

KENDELL provides Division 8 and Division 10 building products and services to general contractors, architects, and building owners across the Midwest..

Purchases from AD suppliers rose 28% to $12.9 billion across the group’s 13 divisions in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

The company highlighted the growing impact of AI. More than 2,000 employees now use an internal AI assistant, Ask.Watsco.

For the fourth quarter, Sysco’s sales increased by 2.8% compared to the same period last year, totaling $21.1 billion.

For the first half of 2025, Grainger generated $8.94 billion in sales, up 5.7% from the same period last year.

Rising logistics costs, growth investments in its multi-family housing channel, and technology upgrades pushed expenses higher.

In the first half of 2025, total revenue reached $980.5 million, up from $855.6 million in the first half of 2024.

Wesco’s data center business crossed the $1 billion mark for the first time in a single quarter as AI fueled growth.