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All the latest reporting and analysis from Distribution Strategy Group.
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Critical Skills for Front-Line Leaders in Distribution
Part 8: Data Literacy and Performance Tracking.
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Worksport Turns to AI Logistics to Power Clean Technology Product Push
The distributor and manufacturer recently announced an AI-integrated distribution center in Shreveport, Louisiana.
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Gross Electric Hands Supply Division to Fourth Generation in Leadership Shift
The move marks a significant milestone for the Toledo-based company, which has been family-owned for more than 115 years.
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Airtron Brings in New CEO and CFO as HVAC Installer Accelerates Expansion
Founded in 1972, Airtron focuses on HVAC installation for residential new construction with a growing offering of maintenance and repair services.
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Berkshire Partners Invests in United Flow Technologies
UFT supplies process equipment, pumps, flow control, and automation systems and has grown by consolidating regional providers with deep engineering expertise.
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Ferguson Leads $8.5 Million Investment in Ply to Automate Contractor Inventory Management
For Ferguson — a $30.8 billion distributor with about 1,700 North American locations — the investment is part of a broader digital strategy.
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Delayed Manufacturing Report Offers Mixed Signals for Distributors
The data suggests a manufacturing sector that is stable but still growing slowly.
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HARDI Distributors See Slight Sales Decline as Inventory Pressures Grow
Distributors have been contending with inventory carried over from a sluggish summer demand cycle.
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GME Supply Appoints New CEO as Growth Strategy Advances
The Columbia, Missouri-based company said industry veteran Ryan Keogh will become president and CEO effective Jan. 1.
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Middleby Reshapes Its Future Around Commercial Foodservice
For distributors, the message is clear: Middleby is concentrating its bets — and expects its partners to do the same.