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NetPlus Distributors Raise 2026 Sales Outlook as Purchasing Growth Holds at 20%
84% expect 2026 sales to increase at least 3%, up 7 percentage points from the previous quarterly survey. 45% expect growth of at least 8%.
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Wholesale Trade Demand Strengthens as Costs and Inventories Rise
Wholesale trade was among the industries reporting growth in new orders, providing a direct indication that demand strengthened across the distribution sector during the month.
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AI, Reshoring Fuel New Wave of U.S. Industrial Demand
Morgan Stanley Real Assets said the U.S. industrial market appears to be moving from a cyclical recovery toward another growth cycle, with demand accelerating while development remains constrained.
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U.S. Manufacturing Growth Slows as Costs and Supply Pressures Persist
For distributors, the August report points to continued industrial demand but a less straightforward growth environment than the headline PMI suggests.
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BlueLinx Adds Trex Decking and Railing Across 11 Distribution Centers
The agreement expands BlueLinx’s specialty products portfolio as the building products distributor looks to increase its exposure to higher-value product categories.
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HVACR Distributor Sales Rise 6.7% in July, Best Gain of 2026
The combination of stronger sales and stable customer payment patterns provides some positive signals for distributors entering the second half of the year.
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TIPCO Technologies Adds MTS Threaded Products, Expands Gulf Coast Distribution Business
The combination gives TIPCO a broader product offering for refinery, petrochemical and other industrial customers by adding fasteners to its existing hose and gasket capabilities in the region.
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Distribution Solutions Group Expands MRO with American Fasteners Acquisition
The deal gives DSG a larger customer base in one of its core MRO markets while extending Lawson Products’ geographic reach.
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Lowe’s Foundation Launches Coalition With 1 Million Skilled Trades Worker Goal
Lowe’s recently committed $250 million to expand that work, with a goal of helping train and develop 250,000 tradespeople by 2035.
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White Cap Expands in Central Texas with Ace Contractors Supply Acquisition
The deal adds to White Cap’s broader North American distribution network, which includes about 575 branches and more than 12,000 employees serving approximately 200,000 customers.