The acquisition follows a broader pattern of consolidation in the metals distribution sector.
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FTAI said it will apply the same distribution and service framework to power generation.
In 2026, the rules of wholesale distribution are being rewritten one state at a time.
Industry tracking shows that at least two major distribution centers opened in late 2025.
Baldwin said the acquisition aligns with its focus on customers that require technical support, localized service, and engineered solutions.
Overall, the final month of 2025 closed on a note of measured caution for the U.S. industrial economy.
U.S. wholesale distribution closed out 2025 with a flurry of high-value mergers and acquisitions.
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
The shift also aligns with a broader trend across electrical and industrial distribution, where suppliers and channel partners are leaning into customization and services.
VSE said the combined offering positions for the company to compete more directly in the commercial aftermarket for wheel and brake services.
Atlas positioned the deal as a platform for restructuring, particularly for B2B distribution.
If Verde’s approach gains traction, distributors and materials suppliers could see the emergence of a new category: carbon-integrated construction materials.
CEO Bryan King said the borrowing flexibility is intended to help DSG execute on its long-term plan.
For wholesale distributors, the November data points to stability rather than acceleration in industrial demand heading into early 2026.
“This is welcome news for distributors and contractors,” said Talbot Gee, chief executive of Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI).
Carly Railcar Components distributes original equipment manufacturing (OEM) railcar parts.
Watts currently serves as Fastenal’s president and chief sales officer.
he company said it used the proceeds to replace existing debt, with remaining funds earmarked for general corporate purposes and potential acquisitions.
Irrigator Technical Training School is widely known in the green industry for its practical, field-oriented curriculum.
Longtime CEO Daniel Florness will step aside next summer.
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The acquisition follows a broader pattern of consolidation in the metals distribution sector.
FTAI said it will apply the same distribution and service framework to power generation.
In 2026, the rules of wholesale distribution are being rewritten one state at a time.
Industry tracking shows that at least two major distribution centers opened in late 2025.
Baldwin said the acquisition aligns with its focus on customers that require technical support, localized service, and engineered solutions.
Overall, the final month of 2025 closed on a note of measured caution for the U.S. industrial economy.
U.S. wholesale distribution closed out 2025 with a flurry of high-value mergers and acquisitions.
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
The shift also aligns with a broader trend across electrical and industrial distribution, where suppliers and channel partners are leaning into customization and services.
VSE said the combined offering positions for the company to compete more directly in the commercial aftermarket for wheel and brake services.
Atlas positioned the deal as a platform for restructuring, particularly for B2B distribution.
If Verde’s approach gains traction, distributors and materials suppliers could see the emergence of a new category: carbon-integrated construction materials.
CEO Bryan King said the borrowing flexibility is intended to help DSG execute on its long-term plan.
For wholesale distributors, the November data points to stability rather than acceleration in industrial demand heading into early 2026.
“This is welcome news for distributors and contractors,” said Talbot Gee, chief executive of Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI).
Carly Railcar Components distributes original equipment manufacturing (OEM) railcar parts.
Watts currently serves as Fastenal’s president and chief sales officer.
he company said it used the proceeds to replace existing debt, with remaining funds earmarked for general corporate purposes and potential acquisitions.
Irrigator Technical Training School is widely known in the green industry for its practical, field-oriented curriculum.
Longtime CEO Daniel Florness will step aside next summer.
The acquisition follows a broader pattern of consolidation in the metals distribution sector.
FTAI said it will apply the same distribution and service framework to power generation.
In 2026, the rules of wholesale distribution are being rewritten one state at a time.
Industry tracking shows that at least two major distribution centers opened in late 2025.
Baldwin said the acquisition aligns with its focus on customers that require technical support, localized service, and engineered solutions.
Overall, the final month of 2025 closed on a note of measured caution for the U.S. industrial economy.
U.S. wholesale distribution closed out 2025 with a flurry of high-value mergers and acquisitions.
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
The shift also aligns with a broader trend across electrical and industrial distribution, where suppliers and channel partners are leaning into customization and services.
VSE said the combined offering positions for the company to compete more directly in the commercial aftermarket for wheel and brake services.
Atlas positioned the deal as a platform for restructuring, particularly for B2B distribution.
If Verde’s approach gains traction, distributors and materials suppliers could see the emergence of a new category: carbon-integrated construction materials.
CEO Bryan King said the borrowing flexibility is intended to help DSG execute on its long-term plan.
For wholesale distributors, the November data points to stability rather than acceleration in industrial demand heading into early 2026.
“This is welcome news for distributors and contractors,” said Talbot Gee, chief executive of Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI).
Carly Railcar Components distributes original equipment manufacturing (OEM) railcar parts.
Watts currently serves as Fastenal’s president and chief sales officer.
he company said it used the proceeds to replace existing debt, with remaining funds earmarked for general corporate purposes and potential acquisitions.
Irrigator Technical Training School is widely known in the green industry for its practical, field-oriented curriculum.
Longtime CEO Daniel Florness will step aside next summer.