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Averon Invests in Utah HVAC Distributor, Expands into Intermountain West
The investment expands Averon’s controls and building automation offering and supports its focus on HVAC parts and supplies.
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Millcraft Buys Kentucky Packaging Distributor, Adds Assembly and Inventory Services
The acquisition supports Millcraft’s expansion of its packaging business. The company plans to combine P3’s services with its product selection, supplier relationships, sales organization, and distribution network to reach additional customers.
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Essendant Faces Creditor Proceeding and New Supplier Suit as ORS Confirms Brand Deal
ORS announced Oct. 13 that it acquired Essendant’s Boardwalk, GEN and Windsoft brands, expanding its janitorial, sanitation, paper and food service assortment.
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HVAC Distributors’ Sales Rise 7.6% in August
July and August produced the strongest consecutive months of sales growth since late 2022, according to Brian Loftus, HARDI’s senior market analyst.
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Ingram Micro Patents Technology to Connect Supplier and Customer Systems
The framework supports transactions on both sides of Ingram Micro’s distribution business.
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Distributors Embrace AI but Leave Gaps in Sales Tracking
The findings show uneven use of sales data alongside technology adoption. Respondents reported using digital tools to identify opportunities and automate work, but many lacked measures needed to evaluate sales results and customer relationships.
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Border States Warns Data Center Demand Is Squeezing Electrical Supplies
Border States describes copper supply constraints as increasingly structural rather than temporary. Mining disruptions and declining ore grades at older mines restrict output, putting pressure on smelters and rod mills and limiting the industry’s ability to respond quickly to rising demand.
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Advantage Distribution Holdings Buys Badger Metals, Enters Wisconsin
Badger distributes heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment, parts, and supplies to contractors. Founded in 1913, the fourth-generation, family-led business will retain its brand and continue operating under father and son Joe and Josh Welch.
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Watsco Deepens Plumbing Expansion with Granite Group Acquisition
Granite’s sales have grown at a compound annual rate of 10% since 2010, supported by acquisitions and more than 30 new locations, according to Watsco. The company plans to support further expansion while preserving Granite’s operating independence.
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Home Depot Adds Massachusetts Distribution Center for Contractor Deliveries
The combination of bulk inventory and job-site delivery targets services that building materials distributors provide to professional customers.