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One of the company’s newest initiatives is the deployment of artificial intelligence tools within customer support operations. Cencora said the technology is helping improve service consistency, issue resolution and customer visibility across its network and will be expanded more broadly throughout the organization.

The acquisition adds Industrial Automation Supply’s controls expertise, customer relationships and regional presence to Airline Hydraulics, an employee-owned distributor of hydraulics, pneumatics, automation, and engineered systems headquartered in Bensalem, Pennsylvania.

Installation services have become an increasingly key area of focus for building products distributors as labor shortages and growing project complexity lead homebuilders to seek suppliers that can provide both materials and installation support.

Resideo expects ADI to generate between $1.24 billion and $1.26 billion in second-quarter revenue, representing two-thirds of the parent company’s total quarterly sales.

The company is targeting customers in semiconductor manufacturing, data centers, pharmaceutical production, aerospace, and other industries that require ultra-high-purity gases.

For distributors, the trend could create additional demand for consumable products tied to pool construction, maintenance, and water treatment.

The acquisition advances Sunoco’s expansion strategy as the Dallas-based fuel distributor pursues a stated goal of completing approximately $500 million in acquisitions during 2026.

The expansion activity reflects growing pressure on distributors to improve fill rates, increase inventory availability and shorten delivery windows.