The move may force distributors to accelerate pay reviews, invest in automation to reduce dependence on manual labor.
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For distributors that depend on EDC as a key feedstock for Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), this strategy change could mean fewer buying windows.
The company said it will now be organized around four core reportable segments.
Austen previously led Bemis Company, a global manufacturer of flexible packaging and pressure-sensitive materials, as president and CEO.
Mesa Fastener supplies more than 10,000 types of commercial threaded fasteners to industrial customers across the U.S. Southwest.
The investment move will reverberate through pharmaceutical and healthcare distribution networks, which have faced persistent supply chain disruptions.
Ferguson is expanding early-stage collaboration with engineers and contractors and broadening its portfolio to include process equipment solutions.
What it means for distributors: Purchasing is likely to remain choppy, with strength clustered in auto-related accounts and mining.
Wesco’s investment signals growing interest among major distributors in partnering with digital platforms that can modernize how contractors plan and execute projects.
For the full fiscal year ending July 31, Ferguson reported sales of $30.76 billion, up 3.8% from $29.64 billion last year.
PFG said its board and executives had recently met with several major shareholders to discuss strategic options before holding discussions with US Foods.
The facility is purpose-built as a centralized replenishment hub for over-the-counter consumer health products.
Dickies, founded in 1922, is a mainstay in industrial and construction settings and widely worn by employees and contractors across distribution.
Milwaukee Tool has invested over $420 million in capital projects across Wisconsin and expanded its state workforce to more than 4,000.
Grant Garrett joins the Houston-based distributor of lifting and safety products as it expands its North American footprint.
EVI is also developing an ecommerce platform set to launch in fiscal 2026, giving customers 24/7 access to products, inventory, and service scheduling.
GME Supply distributes safety and productivity equipment, tools, and customized workwear for trade professionals.
Inventories of wholesalers increased only 0.1% in July compared to the prior month.
For Chamberlain Group—parent of LiftMaster and myQ—the acquisition adds a vertically integrated supplier with an established distribution footprint.
Jacobs addressed QXO’s approach to acquisitions, saying the company will remain disciplined on price while seeking targets it can improve operationally.
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The move may force distributors to accelerate pay reviews, invest in automation to reduce dependence on manual labor.
For distributors that depend on EDC as a key feedstock for Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), this strategy change could mean fewer buying windows.
The company said it will now be organized around four core reportable segments.
Austen previously led Bemis Company, a global manufacturer of flexible packaging and pressure-sensitive materials, as president and CEO.
Mesa Fastener supplies more than 10,000 types of commercial threaded fasteners to industrial customers across the U.S. Southwest.
The investment move will reverberate through pharmaceutical and healthcare distribution networks, which have faced persistent supply chain disruptions.
Ferguson is expanding early-stage collaboration with engineers and contractors and broadening its portfolio to include process equipment solutions.
What it means for distributors: Purchasing is likely to remain choppy, with strength clustered in auto-related accounts and mining.
Wesco’s investment signals growing interest among major distributors in partnering with digital platforms that can modernize how contractors plan and execute projects.
For the full fiscal year ending July 31, Ferguson reported sales of $30.76 billion, up 3.8% from $29.64 billion last year.
PFG said its board and executives had recently met with several major shareholders to discuss strategic options before holding discussions with US Foods.
The facility is purpose-built as a centralized replenishment hub for over-the-counter consumer health products.
Dickies, founded in 1922, is a mainstay in industrial and construction settings and widely worn by employees and contractors across distribution.
Milwaukee Tool has invested over $420 million in capital projects across Wisconsin and expanded its state workforce to more than 4,000.
Grant Garrett joins the Houston-based distributor of lifting and safety products as it expands its North American footprint.
EVI is also developing an ecommerce platform set to launch in fiscal 2026, giving customers 24/7 access to products, inventory, and service scheduling.
GME Supply distributes safety and productivity equipment, tools, and customized workwear for trade professionals.
Inventories of wholesalers increased only 0.1% in July compared to the prior month.
For Chamberlain Group—parent of LiftMaster and myQ—the acquisition adds a vertically integrated supplier with an established distribution footprint.
Jacobs addressed QXO’s approach to acquisitions, saying the company will remain disciplined on price while seeking targets it can improve operationally.
The move may force distributors to accelerate pay reviews, invest in automation to reduce dependence on manual labor.
For distributors that depend on EDC as a key feedstock for Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), this strategy change could mean fewer buying windows.
The company said it will now be organized around four core reportable segments.
Austen previously led Bemis Company, a global manufacturer of flexible packaging and pressure-sensitive materials, as president and CEO.
Mesa Fastener supplies more than 10,000 types of commercial threaded fasteners to industrial customers across the U.S. Southwest.
The investment move will reverberate through pharmaceutical and healthcare distribution networks, which have faced persistent supply chain disruptions.
Ferguson is expanding early-stage collaboration with engineers and contractors and broadening its portfolio to include process equipment solutions.
What it means for distributors: Purchasing is likely to remain choppy, with strength clustered in auto-related accounts and mining.
Wesco’s investment signals growing interest among major distributors in partnering with digital platforms that can modernize how contractors plan and execute projects.
For the full fiscal year ending July 31, Ferguson reported sales of $30.76 billion, up 3.8% from $29.64 billion last year.
PFG said its board and executives had recently met with several major shareholders to discuss strategic options before holding discussions with US Foods.
The facility is purpose-built as a centralized replenishment hub for over-the-counter consumer health products.
Dickies, founded in 1922, is a mainstay in industrial and construction settings and widely worn by employees and contractors across distribution.
Milwaukee Tool has invested over $420 million in capital projects across Wisconsin and expanded its state workforce to more than 4,000.
Grant Garrett joins the Houston-based distributor of lifting and safety products as it expands its North American footprint.
EVI is also developing an ecommerce platform set to launch in fiscal 2026, giving customers 24/7 access to products, inventory, and service scheduling.
GME Supply distributes safety and productivity equipment, tools, and customized workwear for trade professionals.
Inventories of wholesalers increased only 0.1% in July compared to the prior month.
For Chamberlain Group—parent of LiftMaster and myQ—the acquisition adds a vertically integrated supplier with an established distribution footprint.
Jacobs addressed QXO’s approach to acquisitions, saying the company will remain disciplined on price while seeking targets it can improve operationally.