Breaking News – White Cap-Construction Supply Group Deal is the Future of Distribution
Jonathan Bein and Ian Heller discuss this week’s announcement of the merger between White Cap and Construction Supply Group. PE firms CD&R and The Sterling Group are creating a $4B distributor with 400 locations across the US and Canada.
But – this isn’t just a big merger. This is a look into the future of wholesale distribution. Join us as we discuss how disruptors will drive consolidation as distributors pool resources to protect and grow market share.
Ian Heller is the Founder and Chief Strategist for Distribution Strategy Group. He has more than 30 years of experience executing marketing and e-business strategy in the wholesale distribution industry, starting as a truck unloader at a Grainger branch while in college. He’s since held executive roles at GE Capital, Corporate Express, Newark Electronics and HD Supply. Ian has written and spoken extensively on the impact of digital disruption on distributors, and would love to start that conversation with you, your team or group. Reach out today at iheller@distributionstrategy.com.