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All Metals Fabricating Joins Investor Group to Acquire Power Electric Supply
Demand for bus bar assemblies has increased in recent years as utilities, data centers and industrial facilities expand power infrastructure.
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Wholesale Trade Employment Flat as U.S. Labor Market Weakens
The wholesale trade sector employed about 6.05 million workers in February.
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Distribution Solutions Group Annual Sales Rise 10%
“As events unfold in the Middle East, we are actively assessing any potential implications for our business,” said CEO J. Bryan King.
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Echo Electric to Acquire Shaw Supply in Kansas City Expansion
Echo Electric is part of Sonepar, a privately held electrical distribution company headquartered in Paris.
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Report: Distributors Carry More Stock and Prioritize Forecasting
70% of respondents manage more than 5,000 SKUs, reflecting broader assortments designed to reduce stockouts and prevent customers from switching suppliers.
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QXO Joins Polymeric Exterior Products Association as First Distributor Member
The association also announced that it created a new distributor membership category.
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Middle East Conflict Threatens Supply Chains for U.S. Distributors
For U.S. distributors, the implications extend beyond freight delays.
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Ingram Micro Sales Rise 11.5% in Q4 as Full-Year Revenue Increases 9.5%
Despite higher sales, Ingram Micro said profitability was affected by the mix of products it sold.
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How Bad Would an AI Bubble Burst Be for Distributors?
Are we in an AI bubble? And if so, what happens to distributors if it bursts?
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ISM: Factory Growth Holds in February as Price Pressures Spike
ISM’s Prices Index surged to 70.5, up 11.5 points from January and the highest reading since June 2022, pointing to faster increases in raw-materials costs.