The distributor reaffirmed its full-year outlook, including planned capital spending of $100 million to $110 million.
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Looking ahead, the company forecasts first-quarter fiscal 2026 sales of $15.1 billion to $15.9 billion.
Sales among HARDI distributor members fell 2.9% in November.
Chief operating officer Steve Kincanon said customers have pushed for greater speed and pricing clarity as projects face tighter timelines and cost pressures.
MSC said it expects sales growth to continue in its fiscal second quarter, though the timing of holidays has led to a slower start
U.S. manufacturing activity fell more than expected in December.
Core & Main said the acquisition strengthens its position in two fast-growing states with ongoing infrastructure needs.
The company said the system includes optional drop-in and lift-out rail brackets that allow sections to be removed for equipment movement or maintenance.
January Jumpstart builds on Sonepar’s national brand advertising campaign, Our Knowledge Is ELECTRIC, which launched across its U.S. brands in 2025.
The transactions expand DXP’s Innovative Pumping Solutions segment and support its strategy to grow in infrastructure-related end markets.
MEMA, the vehicle supplier’s association, is moving to solidify its leadership.
QXO has said it aims to become a technology-enabled leader in the estimated $800 billion building-products distribution market.
Distributors that adapt early are finding ways to protect margins and service levels.
The acquisition follows a broader pattern of consolidation in the metals distribution sector.
FTAI said it will apply the same distribution and service framework to power generation.
In 2026, the rules of wholesale distribution are being rewritten one state at a time.
Industry tracking shows that at least two major distribution centers opened in late 2025.
Baldwin said the acquisition aligns with its focus on customers that require technical support, localized service, and engineered solutions.
Overall, the final month of 2025 closed on a note of measured caution for the U.S. industrial economy.
U.S. wholesale distribution closed out 2025 with a flurry of high-value mergers and acquisitions.
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The distributor reaffirmed its full-year outlook, including planned capital spending of $100 million to $110 million.
Looking ahead, the company forecasts first-quarter fiscal 2026 sales of $15.1 billion to $15.9 billion.
Sales among HARDI distributor members fell 2.9% in November.
Chief operating officer Steve Kincanon said customers have pushed for greater speed and pricing clarity as projects face tighter timelines and cost pressures.
MSC said it expects sales growth to continue in its fiscal second quarter, though the timing of holidays has led to a slower start
U.S. manufacturing activity fell more than expected in December.
Core & Main said the acquisition strengthens its position in two fast-growing states with ongoing infrastructure needs.
The company said the system includes optional drop-in and lift-out rail brackets that allow sections to be removed for equipment movement or maintenance.
January Jumpstart builds on Sonepar’s national brand advertising campaign, Our Knowledge Is ELECTRIC, which launched across its U.S. brands in 2025.
The transactions expand DXP’s Innovative Pumping Solutions segment and support its strategy to grow in infrastructure-related end markets.
MEMA, the vehicle supplier’s association, is moving to solidify its leadership.
QXO has said it aims to become a technology-enabled leader in the estimated $800 billion building-products distribution market.
Distributors that adapt early are finding ways to protect margins and service levels.
The acquisition follows a broader pattern of consolidation in the metals distribution sector.
FTAI said it will apply the same distribution and service framework to power generation.
In 2026, the rules of wholesale distribution are being rewritten one state at a time.
Industry tracking shows that at least two major distribution centers opened in late 2025.
Baldwin said the acquisition aligns with its focus on customers that require technical support, localized service, and engineered solutions.
Overall, the final month of 2025 closed on a note of measured caution for the U.S. industrial economy.
U.S. wholesale distribution closed out 2025 with a flurry of high-value mergers and acquisitions.
The distributor reaffirmed its full-year outlook, including planned capital spending of $100 million to $110 million.
Looking ahead, the company forecasts first-quarter fiscal 2026 sales of $15.1 billion to $15.9 billion.
Sales among HARDI distributor members fell 2.9% in November.
Chief operating officer Steve Kincanon said customers have pushed for greater speed and pricing clarity as projects face tighter timelines and cost pressures.
MSC said it expects sales growth to continue in its fiscal second quarter, though the timing of holidays has led to a slower start
U.S. manufacturing activity fell more than expected in December.
Core & Main said the acquisition strengthens its position in two fast-growing states with ongoing infrastructure needs.
The company said the system includes optional drop-in and lift-out rail brackets that allow sections to be removed for equipment movement or maintenance.
January Jumpstart builds on Sonepar’s national brand advertising campaign, Our Knowledge Is ELECTRIC, which launched across its U.S. brands in 2025.
The transactions expand DXP’s Innovative Pumping Solutions segment and support its strategy to grow in infrastructure-related end markets.
MEMA, the vehicle supplier’s association, is moving to solidify its leadership.
QXO has said it aims to become a technology-enabled leader in the estimated $800 billion building-products distribution market.
Distributors that adapt early are finding ways to protect margins and service levels.
The acquisition follows a broader pattern of consolidation in the metals distribution sector.
FTAI said it will apply the same distribution and service framework to power generation.
In 2026, the rules of wholesale distribution are being rewritten one state at a time.
Industry tracking shows that at least two major distribution centers opened in late 2025.
Baldwin said the acquisition aligns with its focus on customers that require technical support, localized service, and engineered solutions.
Overall, the final month of 2025 closed on a note of measured caution for the U.S. industrial economy.
U.S. wholesale distribution closed out 2025 with a flurry of high-value mergers and acquisitions.