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Core & Main to Buy Pioneer Supply, Expanding in Texas, and Oklahoma

Core & Main said the acquisition strengthens its position in two fast-growing states with ongoing infrastructure needs.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • January 6, 2026
Distribution Industry News

Global Industrial Introduces Plastic Guard Rail System for Industrial Facilities

The company said the system includes optional drop-in and lift-out rail brackets that allow sections to be removed for equipment movement or maintenance.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • January 6, 2026
Distribution Industry News

Sonepar Launches First National Customer Appreciation Campaign Across U.S. Electrical Brands

January Jumpstart builds on Sonepar’s national brand advertising campaign, Our Knowledge Is ELECTRIC, which launched across its U.S. brands in 2025.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • January 6, 2026
Distribution Industry News

DXP Completes Acquisitions of PREMIERflow, Mid Atlantic Storage Systems

The transactions expand DXP’s Innovative Pumping Solutions segment and support its strategy to grow in infrastructure-related end markets.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • January 5, 2026
Distribution Industry News

MEMA Resets the Top Ranks as Auto Suppliers Brace for a High-Stakes Transformation

MEMA, the vehicle supplier’s association, is moving to solidify its leadership.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • January 5, 2026
Distribution Industry News

QXO’s $1.2 Billion Apollo Backing Signals Next Phase of Consolidation and Digital Spend for Distributors

QXO has said it aims to become a technology-enabled leader in the estimated $800 billion building-products distribution market.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • January 5, 2026
Distribution Industry News

Tariffs In 2026 Force Wholesale Distributors to Rethink Pricing, Sourcing and Contracts

Distributors that adapt early are finding ways to protect margins and service levels.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • January 5, 2026
steel fabrication
Distribution Industry News

Russel Metals Closes $102 Million Acquisition of Seven U.S. Service Centers

The acquisition follows a broader pattern of consolidation in the metals distribution sector.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • January 2, 2026
Distribution Industry News

FTAI Aviation Moves into Data Center Power, Leveraging Engine Distribution and MRO Platform

FTAI said it will apply the same distribution and service framework to power generation.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • January 2, 2026
Distribution Industry News

State Laws Rewrite the Rules for Wholesale Distributors in 2026

In 2026, the rules of wholesale distribution are being rewritten one state at a time.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • January 2, 2026
Distribution Industry News

Wholesale Distributors Expand Logistics Footprint in Q4

Industry tracking shows that at least two major distribution centers opened in late 2025.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • December 31, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Baldwin Supply Expands in Midwest with Acquisition of Construction & Aggregate Products

Baldwin said the acquisition aligns with its focus on customers that require technical support, localized service, and engineered solutions.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • December 31, 2025
Distribution Industry News

U.S. Regional Manufacturing Slows to End 2025, Signaling Headwinds for Wholesale Distributors

Overall, the final month of 2025 closed on a note of measured caution for the U.S. industrial economy.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • December 30, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Lowe’s, Atlas, and TopBuild Drive Largest Q4 Deals as Distribution M&A Ends 2025 on a Strong Note

U.S. wholesale distribution closed out 2025 with a flurry of high-value mergers and acquisitions.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • December 30, 2025
Distribution Industry News

The FAM Plans Virtual New Year’s Event Focused on Reset and Reflection

The program is led by Dirk Beveridge, a well-known figure in the wholesale distribution sector, where he has built a national following through leadership
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • December 30, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Philatron Repositions as Engineering Partner to Electrical Distributors

The shift also aligns with a broader trend across electrical and industrial distribution, where suppliers and channel partners are leaning into customization and services.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • December 29, 2025
Distribution Industry News

VSE Completes $350 Million Acquisition to Bolster Aviation Aftermarket Services

VSE said the combined offering positions for the company to compete more directly in the commercial aftermarket for wheel and brake services.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • December 29, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Atlas Takes ODP Private in $1 Billion Deal while a New CEO Begins Push to Reset B2B

Atlas positioned the deal as a platform for restructuring, particularly for B2B distribution.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • December 29, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Verde Seeks Nasdaq Uplisting to Scale Distribution of Carbon-Negative Road Materials

If Verde’s approach gains traction, distributors and materials suppliers could see the emergence of a new category: carbon-integrated construction materials.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • December 26, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Distribution Solutions Group Extends Credit Facility to Advance Growth Strategy

CEO Bryan King said the borrowing flexibility is intended to help DSG execute on its long-term plan.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • December 26, 2025

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Core & Main to Buy Pioneer Supply, Expanding in Texas, and Oklahoma

Core & Main said the acquisition strengthens its position in two fast-growing states with ongoing infrastructure needs.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • January 6, 2026
Distribution Industry News

Global Industrial Introduces Plastic Guard Rail System for Industrial Facilities

The company said the system includes optional drop-in and lift-out rail brackets that allow sections to be removed for equipment movement or maintenance.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • January 6, 2026
Distribution Industry News

Sonepar Launches First National Customer Appreciation Campaign Across U.S. Electrical Brands

January Jumpstart builds on Sonepar’s national brand advertising campaign, Our Knowledge Is ELECTRIC, which launched across its U.S. brands in 2025.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • January 6, 2026
Distribution Industry News

DXP Completes Acquisitions of PREMIERflow, Mid Atlantic Storage Systems

The transactions expand DXP’s Innovative Pumping Solutions segment and support its strategy to grow in infrastructure-related end markets.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • January 5, 2026
Distribution Industry News

MEMA Resets the Top Ranks as Auto Suppliers Brace for a High-Stakes Transformation

MEMA, the vehicle supplier’s association, is moving to solidify its leadership.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • January 5, 2026
Distribution Industry News

QXO’s $1.2 Billion Apollo Backing Signals Next Phase of Consolidation and Digital Spend for Distributors

QXO has said it aims to become a technology-enabled leader in the estimated $800 billion building-products distribution market.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • January 5, 2026
Distribution Industry News

Tariffs In 2026 Force Wholesale Distributors to Rethink Pricing, Sourcing and Contracts

Distributors that adapt early are finding ways to protect margins and service levels.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • January 5, 2026
steel fabrication
Distribution Industry News

Russel Metals Closes $102 Million Acquisition of Seven U.S. Service Centers

The acquisition follows a broader pattern of consolidation in the metals distribution sector.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • January 2, 2026
Distribution Industry News

FTAI Aviation Moves into Data Center Power, Leveraging Engine Distribution and MRO Platform

FTAI said it will apply the same distribution and service framework to power generation.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • January 2, 2026
Distribution Industry News

State Laws Rewrite the Rules for Wholesale Distributors in 2026

In 2026, the rules of wholesale distribution are being rewritten one state at a time.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • January 2, 2026
Distribution Industry News

Wholesale Distributors Expand Logistics Footprint in Q4

Industry tracking shows that at least two major distribution centers opened in late 2025.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • December 31, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Baldwin Supply Expands in Midwest with Acquisition of Construction & Aggregate Products

Baldwin said the acquisition aligns with its focus on customers that require technical support, localized service, and engineered solutions.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • December 31, 2025
Distribution Industry News

U.S. Regional Manufacturing Slows to End 2025, Signaling Headwinds for Wholesale Distributors

Overall, the final month of 2025 closed on a note of measured caution for the U.S. industrial economy.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • December 30, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Lowe’s, Atlas, and TopBuild Drive Largest Q4 Deals as Distribution M&A Ends 2025 on a Strong Note

U.S. wholesale distribution closed out 2025 with a flurry of high-value mergers and acquisitions.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • December 30, 2025
Distribution Industry News

The FAM Plans Virtual New Year’s Event Focused on Reset and Reflection

The program is led by Dirk Beveridge, a well-known figure in the wholesale distribution sector, where he has built a national following through leadership
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • December 30, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Philatron Repositions as Engineering Partner to Electrical Distributors

The shift also aligns with a broader trend across electrical and industrial distribution, where suppliers and channel partners are leaning into customization and services.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • December 29, 2025
Distribution Industry News

VSE Completes $350 Million Acquisition to Bolster Aviation Aftermarket Services

VSE said the combined offering positions for the company to compete more directly in the commercial aftermarket for wheel and brake services.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • December 29, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Atlas Takes ODP Private in $1 Billion Deal while a New CEO Begins Push to Reset B2B

Atlas positioned the deal as a platform for restructuring, particularly for B2B distribution.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • December 29, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Verde Seeks Nasdaq Uplisting to Scale Distribution of Carbon-Negative Road Materials

If Verde’s approach gains traction, distributors and materials suppliers could see the emergence of a new category: carbon-integrated construction materials.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • December 26, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Distribution Solutions Group Extends Credit Facility to Advance Growth Strategy

CEO Bryan King said the borrowing flexibility is intended to help DSG execute on its long-term plan.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • December 26, 2025

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Distribution Industry News

Core & Main to Buy Pioneer Supply, Expanding in Texas, and Oklahoma

Core & Main said the acquisition strengthens its position in two fast-growing states with ongoing infrastructure needs.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • January 6, 2026
Distribution Industry News

Global Industrial Introduces Plastic Guard Rail System for Industrial Facilities

The company said the system includes optional drop-in and lift-out rail brackets that allow sections to be removed for equipment movement or maintenance.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • January 6, 2026
Distribution Industry News

Sonepar Launches First National Customer Appreciation Campaign Across U.S. Electrical Brands

January Jumpstart builds on Sonepar’s national brand advertising campaign, Our Knowledge Is ELECTRIC, which launched across its U.S. brands in 2025.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • January 6, 2026
Distribution Industry News

DXP Completes Acquisitions of PREMIERflow, Mid Atlantic Storage Systems

The transactions expand DXP’s Innovative Pumping Solutions segment and support its strategy to grow in infrastructure-related end markets.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • January 5, 2026
Distribution Industry News

MEMA Resets the Top Ranks as Auto Suppliers Brace for a High-Stakes Transformation

MEMA, the vehicle supplier’s association, is moving to solidify its leadership.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • January 5, 2026
Distribution Industry News

QXO’s $1.2 Billion Apollo Backing Signals Next Phase of Consolidation and Digital Spend for Distributors

QXO has said it aims to become a technology-enabled leader in the estimated $800 billion building-products distribution market.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • January 5, 2026
Distribution Industry News

Tariffs In 2026 Force Wholesale Distributors to Rethink Pricing, Sourcing and Contracts

Distributors that adapt early are finding ways to protect margins and service levels.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • January 5, 2026
steel fabrication
Distribution Industry News

Russel Metals Closes $102 Million Acquisition of Seven U.S. Service Centers

The acquisition follows a broader pattern of consolidation in the metals distribution sector.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • January 2, 2026
Distribution Industry News

FTAI Aviation Moves into Data Center Power, Leveraging Engine Distribution and MRO Platform

FTAI said it will apply the same distribution and service framework to power generation.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • January 2, 2026
Distribution Industry News

State Laws Rewrite the Rules for Wholesale Distributors in 2026

In 2026, the rules of wholesale distribution are being rewritten one state at a time.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • January 2, 2026
Distribution Industry News

Wholesale Distributors Expand Logistics Footprint in Q4

Industry tracking shows that at least two major distribution centers opened in late 2025.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • December 31, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Baldwin Supply Expands in Midwest with Acquisition of Construction & Aggregate Products

Baldwin said the acquisition aligns with its focus on customers that require technical support, localized service, and engineered solutions.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • December 31, 2025
Distribution Industry News

U.S. Regional Manufacturing Slows to End 2025, Signaling Headwinds for Wholesale Distributors

Overall, the final month of 2025 closed on a note of measured caution for the U.S. industrial economy.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • December 30, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Lowe’s, Atlas, and TopBuild Drive Largest Q4 Deals as Distribution M&A Ends 2025 on a Strong Note

U.S. wholesale distribution closed out 2025 with a flurry of high-value mergers and acquisitions.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • December 30, 2025
Distribution Industry News

The FAM Plans Virtual New Year’s Event Focused on Reset and Reflection

The program is led by Dirk Beveridge, a well-known figure in the wholesale distribution sector, where he has built a national following through leadership
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • December 30, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Philatron Repositions as Engineering Partner to Electrical Distributors

The shift also aligns with a broader trend across electrical and industrial distribution, where suppliers and channel partners are leaning into customization and services.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • December 29, 2025
Distribution Industry News

VSE Completes $350 Million Acquisition to Bolster Aviation Aftermarket Services

VSE said the combined offering positions for the company to compete more directly in the commercial aftermarket for wheel and brake services.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • December 29, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Atlas Takes ODP Private in $1 Billion Deal while a New CEO Begins Push to Reset B2B

Atlas positioned the deal as a platform for restructuring, particularly for B2B distribution.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • December 29, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Verde Seeks Nasdaq Uplisting to Scale Distribution of Carbon-Negative Road Materials

If Verde’s approach gains traction, distributors and materials suppliers could see the emergence of a new category: carbon-integrated construction materials.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • December 26, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Distribution Solutions Group Extends Credit Facility to Advance Growth Strategy

CEO Bryan King said the borrowing flexibility is intended to help DSG execute on its long-term plan.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • December 26, 2025
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