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Ferguson’s largest acquisition in years would add approximately $1 billion in annual revenue, more than 60 locations and extensive valve automation, repair and technical capabilities — significantly expanding its position in industrial flow control markets.
July 13, 2026
The distributor’s third-quarter gains were led by Innovative Pumping Solutions, while its latest acquisition expands its bearings and power transmission business in Michigan.
Danfoss added five distribution-focused personnel and plans further hiring to strengthen relationships with wholesale partners, expand account coverage and increase technical training for contractors.
Applied Industrial Technologies reported 7.1% organic growth in its fiscal 1Q27, led by double-digit gains in Engineered Solutions. The distributor also reported higher profits, continued industrial demand momentum and a modest increase to its full-year...
The private equity investment will provide BDI with additional capital and operational resources to support organic and acquisition-driven growth, while the distributor’s existing leadership team will retain a meaningful ownership stake.
Applied ended fiscal 2026 with its strongest organic growth in more than three years and raised its intermediate targets to $7 billion in sales and a 14% EBITDA margin.
The acquisition adds Indesco’s hydraulic, pneumatic and power transmission expertise and expands IBT Industrial Solutions’ distribution presence into the Southeast.
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TIC has appointed an 18-year company veteran to lead its Motors & Drives sales efforts, succeeding longtime leader John O’Brien.
Japan-based NSK and NTN announced plans to pursue a business integration through a joint holding company, a move that would create one of the world’s largest bearing and power transmission suppliers with combined annual revenue...
The company’s January-March results indicated demand momentum. Meanwhile, Applied raised its annual outlook.
The electric motor and air moving subsystems maker named longtime Schneider exec Aamir Paul as CEO, signaling continued focus on automation, electrification and power transmission — key markets for fluid power and hose & rubber...
The acquisition expands Tencarva’s reach in municipal end markets in Texas and Oklahoma.
