Industrial sales climbed to $2.3 billion, up 4.6% year over year.
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Jahida Nadi joined MSC as senior vice president of sales.
CenterPoint said the divestiture supports its strategy to concentrate on larger markets in Texas, Indiana, and Minnesota.
U.S. distributors are heading into third-quarter earnings season with a clear divide.
Border States said the launch of the lab is only the first phase of a longer-term effort to strengthen workforce readiness in automation.
The move allows the company to sharpen its focus on wholesale distribution.
The sale underscores Grainger’s continued focus on its North American and Asian operations, where it has been investing in digital platforms and supply-chain capabilities.
Rexel’s move follows a growing trend among distributors using motorsports sponsorships to raise their brand profile and connect with industrial audiences.
Rexel’s third-quarter results show a distributor leaning heavily on its U.S. momentum and digital operations.
The combined company aims to leverage DNOW’s digital and distribution infrastructure with MRC Global’s global reach and sector expertise.
For distributors, the deal underscores a steady shift toward vertical integration among major HVAC manufacturers.
Technology continues to underpin Fastenal’s expansion.
The agreement with Southern Glazer’s now clears a path for nationwide digital ordering across Provi’s platform.
For distributors, the combination of easier integration and stronger payment control could reduce one of the most persistent points of friction in business transactions.
The deal strengthens GMS’s presence in the South-Central United States and expands its portfolio of complementary construction products
Baker & Taylor, one of the largest U.S. book distributors, is shutting down operations following the collapse of a planned sale.
In the agentic model, algorithms — not purchasing managers — determine which suppliers appear at what price and under what terms.
Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to dominate industry discussion, but actual implementation remains limited.
The distributor reported third-quarter sales of $2.13 billion, up 11.7% from a year earlier.
The digital job center is part of Sonepar’s broader omnichannel and automation strategy.