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Arrow Electronics Sees Semiconductor Recovery Taking Hold as Services Expand
Arrow is increasing its focus on services beyond traditional distribution.
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Graybar Completes Acquisition of Broken Arrow Electric Supply
BAES will continue to operate under its existing name, with its leadership team remaining in place.
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State Laws Taking Effect in Q1 Increase Compliance Burden for Distributors
Labor regulations are among the most immediate challenges.
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Suburban Propane Expands NASCAR Partnership to 21 Tracks Nationwide
Suburban Propane provides operational support during race weekends, including fueling track dryers used to clear rain, supplying concessions that serve large crowds and supporting campgrounds tied to multi-day events.
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Builders FirstSource Deploys AI Development Platform to Speed Digital Projects
The building materials distributor reported a three- to fivefold increase in development speed in early use cases during the first three months of using the platform.
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Distributors Move Upstream and Invest Heavily to Rebuild Skilled Labor Pipeline
The activity is accelerating in early 2026, and it reflects a shift in how distributors are responding to a constraint that is no longer cyclical.
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Blackford Capital Launches HVAC, Electrical Services Platform With Habco, Moro
Blackford said the platform is intended to deliver integrated HVAC and electrical services across commercial, industrial and residential markets, with additional acquisitions planned.
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Manufacturing Growth Slows as Cost Pressures Mount, S&P Global PMI Shows
Manufacturing demand has not contracted, but forward-looking indicators point to softer conditions.
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Core & Main Expands Metering, Treatment and Branch Network
Core & Main is also expanding its work on large, complex projects such as treatment plants and water delivery systems.
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Winsupply to Add 1.6 Million Square Feet of Distribution Capacity, Open Atlanta Facility
The Atlanta site will serve as a new regional hub, while the Dayton and Oklahoma City projects will expand existing operations.