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Midland Industries Acquires HVAC Specialty Distributor Trading Services International
Founded in 1988, Trading Services International distributes fittings, valves, coils, and other components primarily to HVAC customers.
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Trump’s Section 232 Overhaul Hits Distributors with a Fundamentally New Tariff Calculation
Under the new framework, a 50% tariff applies to the full value of articles made entirely or almost entirely of steel, aluminum, or copper.
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In a Market That Gave Nothing, Fastenal Grew 12.4%
Share gain, not market expansion, is the story behind every significant data point Fastenal reported for the quarter.
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Kimberly-Clark’s $31.6 Billion Kenvue Deal Will Reshape CPG Distribution
Distributors currently serving either company face a direct question: will the combined entity view their relationship as core or redundant?
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Home Depot’s SIMPL Acquisition is a Direct Challenge to Pro Distributors
SIMPL uses advanced engineering and artificial intelligence to accelerate pick speed, reduce product handling and increase throughput inside distribution centers.
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Imperial Dade Extends Canadian Reach with Enterprise Paper Acquisition
The Enterprise Paper transaction is the latest move in a sustained consolidation campaign that has fundamentally reshaped North American JanSan and foodservice packaging distribution.
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Services Growth Slows in March as Costs Surge and Hiring Contracts
For distributors, slower supplier deliveries can translate directly into longer lead times, higher safety stock requirements, and increased working capital.
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Hillman Expands Pro Distribution Footprint with Delaney Hardware Acquisition
The acquisition is expected to contribute more than $10 million in net sales in Hillman’s fiscal 2026.
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IMARK Forms Current Distribution Group to Align Multi-Vertical Operations
Each vertical will continue to operate with its own leadership and market focus, while gaining access to shared services and increased collaboration across industries.
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Singer Industrial Promotes Haberbosch to CEO, Maintains Decentralized Growth Model
Singer Industrial said its approach is built on centralized infrastructure and shared services, local operational control, and an acquisition strategy that maintains the identity and leadership of acquired companies.