The deal marks SiteOne’s seventh acquisition of 2025 as the company continues to consolidate the fragmented landscape supply market.
The specialty distributor manages more than 88,000 SKUs and serves over 50,000 customer locations.
By consolidating inventory and introducing automation, QED expects to double the number of product SKUs available to customers and reduce fulfillment times.
Distributors are investing in robotics, advanced warehouse management systems, and temperature-controlled environments.
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.
Sarasota North is the first UNFI facility to deploy KNAPP’s AI-enabled pick-it-easy robot.
The distributor will introduce its first STAR Centers—short for Storage, Transport, and Readiness—in Reno, Dallas, and Atlanta.
The Midlothian location is part of Winsupply’s plan to open 20 new local companies across the U.S. in 2025.
The deal marks SYSPRO’s third acquisition in 12 months, following the purchases of NexSys and riteSOFT, as the company continues to expand its capabilities.