Distribution Industry News

CMMC has become a gating requirement for suppliers seeking to participate in parts of the federal procurement ecosystem.

The Chapter 11 case is expected to proceed as a liquidation, with remaining assets distributed to creditors.

Member purchases from NetPlus suppliers and wholesalers rose 8% in the fourth quarter and 9.4% for the full year, exceeding $600 million.

The sites, set to open in 2026, will add more than 7 million square feet of capacity focused on handling high-value equipment such as servers, power systems, and networking hardware.

Strategic acquirers accounted for 85% of transactions, indicating that consolidation continued, but with tighter screening.

For distributors, the changes could lead to less predictable pricing, especially in rural areas, and increased competition for delivery capacity.

Greenwald Supply Direct supplies concrete, masonry and general contractors with building materials, safety products, and job site supplies.

Chief Executive Karla Lewis said the awards reflect the company’s ability to manage large, complex metal supply chains.

Seasonally adjusted sales totaled $727.5 billion, up 0.5% from December and 7.5% higher than a year earlier.

Digital channels — including ecommerce platforms and online catalogs — are becoming the primary interface for customers.