The industrial PVF distributor grew sales across all three geographic segments, exceeded its quarterly margin forecast and increased its expected year-end cost savings from its MRC Global acquisition.
News from across wholesale distribution, sourced from trade and business press.
DSG’s total and organic sales accelerated during 3Q sequentially and follow a transformation leadership appointment, two new MRO acquisitions and expanded financing tied to the company’s planned privatization. Get all the details here.
HVACR
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HARDI Distributors See 9% September Revenue Gain
That’s up from 7.6% in September. Get the key figures and context here.
Daily sales growth reached its strongest pace since July 2022 as manufacturing accelerated and construction rebounded. Get the metrics and our analysis.
Electronics
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Avnet Rides Data Center Wave to 82% 1Q Sales Surge
The electronics distributor posted growth across all regions and end markets, with Americas sales more than doubling and operating margins expanding.
Double-digit volume growth powered another strong quarter for Grainger, which raised its annual sales forecast after its best organic sales growth in nearly 4 years. Get the key metrics and our analysis.
Facilities Maintenance (MRO)
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Global Industrial’s 3Q Sales Rise 10.2%, Tariff Refunds Lift Profits
The distributor’s sales edged above 2Q levels, while a smaller tariff-refund benefit contributed to lower sequential reported profits. Get the key figures here.
Construction
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GME Supply Acquires Iowa Construction Supplies Distributor
The addition of Commercial Supply Co. expands GME’s Midwest reach and capabilities serving construction and renewable energy contractors.
Electrical
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Sonepar Expands Industrial Services with EOSYS Acquisition
The electrical supplies distributor adds automation and engineering expertise through the Tennessee-based company.
Association/Buying Group News
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AD’s Nine-Month Member Sales Reach Record $89.6B
The update follows the buying group’s completion of its supplyFORCE acquisition and appointment of a national accounts leader.

