One of the most striking report findings was the unprecedented buildup of unsold goods.
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The deal continues DXP’s strategy of expanding into specialized markets through targeted acquisitions.
The dip marks a slight pause in an otherwise steady year for the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) wholesale sector.
The latest purchases extend a deliberate strategy to build geographic density and bigger product categories.
The Benchmark deal follows Turner’s 2024 acquisition of Alabama Industrial Distributors, based in Oxford, Ala.
The digital system signals a broader shift in how the retailer targets contractors.
Chemicals led August sourcing activity as construction, automotive, healthcare, and packaging buyers looked for stable domestic supply to offset global volatility.
L&W Supply now operates more than 270 branches and supplies wallboard, steel studs, insulation, ceiling systems, and related materials.
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.
More than half of respondents said they plan to channel OBBBA-related tax savings into technology investments, particularly AI.
“Distribution has been our fastest-growing activity, averaging more than 20% organic growth annually for the last four years,” said AAR CEO John Holmes.
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One of the most striking report findings was the unprecedented buildup of unsold goods.
The deal continues DXP’s strategy of expanding into specialized markets through targeted acquisitions.
The dip marks a slight pause in an otherwise steady year for the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) wholesale sector.
The latest purchases extend a deliberate strategy to build geographic density and bigger product categories.
The Benchmark deal follows Turner’s 2024 acquisition of Alabama Industrial Distributors, based in Oxford, Ala.
The digital system signals a broader shift in how the retailer targets contractors.
Chemicals led August sourcing activity as construction, automotive, healthcare, and packaging buyers looked for stable domestic supply to offset global volatility.
L&W Supply now operates more than 270 branches and supplies wallboard, steel studs, insulation, ceiling systems, and related materials.
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.
More than half of respondents said they plan to channel OBBBA-related tax savings into technology investments, particularly AI.
“Distribution has been our fastest-growing activity, averaging more than 20% organic growth annually for the last four years,” said AAR CEO John Holmes.
One of the most striking report findings was the unprecedented buildup of unsold goods.
The deal continues DXP’s strategy of expanding into specialized markets through targeted acquisitions.
The dip marks a slight pause in an otherwise steady year for the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) wholesale sector.
The latest purchases extend a deliberate strategy to build geographic density and bigger product categories.
The Benchmark deal follows Turner’s 2024 acquisition of Alabama Industrial Distributors, based in Oxford, Ala.
The digital system signals a broader shift in how the retailer targets contractors.
Chemicals led August sourcing activity as construction, automotive, healthcare, and packaging buyers looked for stable domestic supply to offset global volatility.
L&W Supply now operates more than 270 branches and supplies wallboard, steel studs, insulation, ceiling systems, and related materials.
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.
More than half of respondents said they plan to channel OBBBA-related tax savings into technology investments, particularly AI.
“Distribution has been our fastest-growing activity, averaging more than 20% organic growth annually for the last four years,” said AAR CEO John Holmes.