Distribution Industry News

The composition of the index underscored a fragile demand picture.

For distributors, the stronger output leads to continued order flow across industrial and consumer markets.

The deal highlights how distributors are redrawing the competitive map by separating commodity parts from branded equipment.

Scheduled to open in fall 2027, the Indianapolis site will support more than 70,000 daily pharmaceutical and specialty deliveries nationwide.

Hart generates about $60 million in annual revenue and $7 million in adjusted EBITDA, with expectations to exceed $10 million within nine months.

Acadia consolidates DDS’s content delivery services into one platform and includes access to a library of more than 12.5 million SKUs.

The approval follows the August announcement from both boards outlining their intent to merge.

For distributors, the data highlights a shift away from the stockpiling seen during the height of supply chain disruptions.

The facility will manage drop shipping and customer service for the company’s U.S. distribution operations.

The 332,335-square-foot facility will serve as a hub for White Cap’s West Coast operations, allowing the company to expand delivery capacity.