Distribution Industry News

“We’re building a platform for every technician and trade professional in North America,” CEO Asterio Satrazemis said. “The name mSupply reflects that broader role.”

The concept operates more like a warehouse club than a retail grocer—offering bulk goods without membership fees or delivery.

“This rebrand represents more than a new name — it’s a reflection of who we are and where we’re headed,” said Nicole Baltes, president of BFirst Industrial.

The program applies to every employee across Parts Town Unlimited’s 46 brands and 147 global locations.

While supply chain conditions are stabilizing, distributors face a landscape of subdued growth and rising costs.

Dedagroup is absorbing ORS’s technical capabilities into the newly created Deda AI, a center of excellence that will serve as the company’s hub.

With new products, a more streamlined operation, and demand building in key segments, the company believes it’s in for a solid 2025.

For Q3 2025, Cardinal Health reported total revenue of $54.9 billion, which, when adjusted for the customer contract expiration, represents a 19% year-over-year increase.

For the quarter ending December 30, Suburban generated revenue of $397.9 million, representing a 7.5% decrease from $430 million reported in the prior year.