Distribution Industry News

In January and February alone, distributors announced 44 deals—22 per month—across sectors from construction materials and electrical parts to janitorial goods and foodservice.

While the housing market remains under pressure from high mortgage rates and soft remodeling activity, BlueLinx sees reason for optimism moving forward.

Schneider Electric’s investment will have a direct impact on its distribution network, which is essential for delivering a range of products.

Gayatri Narayan’s arrival comes as Builders FirstSource pursues an ambitious target: generating $1 billion in digital sales.

The takeaway: while the U.S. distribution sector isn’t facing a collapse in demand, it is operating in a more cautious and less forgiving environment.

“To deliver organic growth in a year of softening demand is a testament to the strength of our team,” said CEO Lawson Whiting.

Major distribution-heavy sectors—such as transportation equipment, food and beverage, chemicals, and metals—continued to shrink.

Just 55.4% of manufacturers reported a positive outlook in the National Association of Manufacturers’ (NAM) Q2 2025 Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey.

Founded in 2000, Everflow operates seven distribution centers across New Jersey, Texas, Georgia, Illinois, and Oklahoma.

It is the first in a series of planned distribution hubs aimed at increasing logistics efficiency and strengthening Border States’ market position.