A major part of this growth comes from Home Depot’s acquisition of SRS Distribution, a company that specializes in building products for professionals.
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This implementation is a core part of Rexel USA’s Axelerate 2028 strategic plan, which aims to use AI tools to increase efficiency.
For U.S. HVAC distributors, the deal introduces a new competitor in the engineered systems category.
“We’re building a platform for every technician and trade professional in North America,” CEO Asterio Satrazemis said. “The name mSupply reflects that broader role.”
The concept operates more like a warehouse club than a retail grocer—offering bulk goods without membership fees or delivery.
“This rebrand represents more than a new name — it’s a reflection of who we are and where we’re headed,” said Nicole Baltes, president
The program applies to every employee across Parts Town Unlimited’s 46 brands and 147 global locations.
While supply chain conditions are stabilizing, distributors face a landscape of subdued growth and rising costs.
This advance buying could result in lower sales for distributors later in the year, but that could be offset by economic growth.
Dedagroup is absorbing ORS’s technical capabilities into the newly created Deda AI, a center of excellence that will serve as the company’s hub.
With new products, a more streamlined operation, and demand building in key segments, the company believes it’s in for a solid 2025.
For Q3 2025, Cardinal Health reported total revenue of $54.9 billion, which, when adjusted for the customer contract expiration, represents a 19% year-over-year increase.
For the quarter ending December 30, Suburban generated revenue of $397.9 million, representing a 7.5% decrease from $430 million reported in the prior year.
With this acquisition, ORS Nasco aims to leverage Techniweld’s established customer relationships and product expertise to extend its footprint in the growing welding market.
“AI is no longer a fringe technology or a pilot initiative,” said Mark Martin, global vice president of data & AI and vendor transformation
At the heart of Watsco’s strategy is an AI-driven pricing engine that enables dynamic, hyper-personalized pricing across its vast catalog.
President and CEO David Cherechinsky said the results came in ahead of expectations and reflected the company’s ability to perform in uncertain conditions.
Raider Hansen operates eight locations across British Columbia and has served contractors and industrial facilities with a range of tools, safety gear, and equipment.
Behind the scenes, MSC is using artificial intelligence to optimize inventory planning, reduce freight costs, and enhance demand forecasting.
“We didn’t take this public to run a traditional distributor,” said CEO Brad Jacobs. “We’re here to redefine what’s possible in this space.”
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A major part of this growth comes from Home Depot’s acquisition of SRS Distribution, a company that specializes in building products for professionals.
This implementation is a core part of Rexel USA’s Axelerate 2028 strategic plan, which aims to use AI tools to increase efficiency.
For U.S. HVAC distributors, the deal introduces a new competitor in the engineered systems category.
“We’re building a platform for every technician and trade professional in North America,” CEO Asterio Satrazemis said. “The name mSupply reflects that broader role.”
The concept operates more like a warehouse club than a retail grocer—offering bulk goods without membership fees or delivery.
“This rebrand represents more than a new name — it’s a reflection of who we are and where we’re headed,” said Nicole Baltes, president
The program applies to every employee across Parts Town Unlimited’s 46 brands and 147 global locations.
While supply chain conditions are stabilizing, distributors face a landscape of subdued growth and rising costs.
This advance buying could result in lower sales for distributors later in the year, but that could be offset by economic growth.
Dedagroup is absorbing ORS’s technical capabilities into the newly created Deda AI, a center of excellence that will serve as the company’s hub.
With new products, a more streamlined operation, and demand building in key segments, the company believes it’s in for a solid 2025.
For Q3 2025, Cardinal Health reported total revenue of $54.9 billion, which, when adjusted for the customer contract expiration, represents a 19% year-over-year increase.
For the quarter ending December 30, Suburban generated revenue of $397.9 million, representing a 7.5% decrease from $430 million reported in the prior year.
With this acquisition, ORS Nasco aims to leverage Techniweld’s established customer relationships and product expertise to extend its footprint in the growing welding market.
“AI is no longer a fringe technology or a pilot initiative,” said Mark Martin, global vice president of data & AI and vendor transformation
At the heart of Watsco’s strategy is an AI-driven pricing engine that enables dynamic, hyper-personalized pricing across its vast catalog.
President and CEO David Cherechinsky said the results came in ahead of expectations and reflected the company’s ability to perform in uncertain conditions.
Raider Hansen operates eight locations across British Columbia and has served contractors and industrial facilities with a range of tools, safety gear, and equipment.
Behind the scenes, MSC is using artificial intelligence to optimize inventory planning, reduce freight costs, and enhance demand forecasting.
“We didn’t take this public to run a traditional distributor,” said CEO Brad Jacobs. “We’re here to redefine what’s possible in this space.”
A major part of this growth comes from Home Depot’s acquisition of SRS Distribution, a company that specializes in building products for professionals.
This implementation is a core part of Rexel USA’s Axelerate 2028 strategic plan, which aims to use AI tools to increase efficiency.
For U.S. HVAC distributors, the deal introduces a new competitor in the engineered systems category.
“We’re building a platform for every technician and trade professional in North America,” CEO Asterio Satrazemis said. “The name mSupply reflects that broader role.”
The concept operates more like a warehouse club than a retail grocer—offering bulk goods without membership fees or delivery.
“This rebrand represents more than a new name — it’s a reflection of who we are and where we’re headed,” said Nicole Baltes, president
The program applies to every employee across Parts Town Unlimited’s 46 brands and 147 global locations.
While supply chain conditions are stabilizing, distributors face a landscape of subdued growth and rising costs.
This advance buying could result in lower sales for distributors later in the year, but that could be offset by economic growth.
Dedagroup is absorbing ORS’s technical capabilities into the newly created Deda AI, a center of excellence that will serve as the company’s hub.
With new products, a more streamlined operation, and demand building in key segments, the company believes it’s in for a solid 2025.
For Q3 2025, Cardinal Health reported total revenue of $54.9 billion, which, when adjusted for the customer contract expiration, represents a 19% year-over-year increase.
For the quarter ending December 30, Suburban generated revenue of $397.9 million, representing a 7.5% decrease from $430 million reported in the prior year.
With this acquisition, ORS Nasco aims to leverage Techniweld’s established customer relationships and product expertise to extend its footprint in the growing welding market.
“AI is no longer a fringe technology or a pilot initiative,” said Mark Martin, global vice president of data & AI and vendor transformation
At the heart of Watsco’s strategy is an AI-driven pricing engine that enables dynamic, hyper-personalized pricing across its vast catalog.
President and CEO David Cherechinsky said the results came in ahead of expectations and reflected the company’s ability to perform in uncertain conditions.
Raider Hansen operates eight locations across British Columbia and has served contractors and industrial facilities with a range of tools, safety gear, and equipment.
Behind the scenes, MSC is using artificial intelligence to optimize inventory planning, reduce freight costs, and enhance demand forecasting.
“We didn’t take this public to run a traditional distributor,” said CEO Brad Jacobs. “We’re here to redefine what’s possible in this space.”