The acquisition adds welding supply and gas distribution locations in Carrollton and Hapeville, continuing AWG’s expansion following deals in Texas, Utah and Wyoming.
News from across wholesale distribution, sourced from trade and business press.
Association/Buying Group News
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AD Launches Ownership Transition Center for Independent Distributors
AD’s new Independent Distributor Ownership Center connects members with succession planning resources, experienced peers and potential buyers within its membership. It follows several buying group combinations and record nine-month member sales.
Economic Trends
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October CPI Decelerates but Still Tops Expectations as Core Inflation Persists
Consumer inflation slowed from September but exceeded forecasts, while core prices rose 0.3% for a third consecutive month. Get the key metrics here.
Industrial Supplies
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EDGE Industrial Technologies Expands West Coast Reach with Harvest Blade Acquisition
The deal pairs the California-based industrial blade supplier and sharpening specialist with Edge’s existing Pennsylvania operations, broadening the company’s U.S. service network and strengthening its offering for food processing, packaging and other industrial customers.
MDM Blog
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No MDM Newsletter Wednesday
We’re off Wednesday for Veterans Day in the U.S., but we’ll be back in action Thursday morning.
Electronics
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Arrow Launches IP&E Business After Record 3Q Sales Jump 39%
The distributor’s new “Capstone” business specializes in interconnect, passive and electromechanical products, while both operating segments delivered strong third-quarter growth.
The acquisition adds three locations to Hajoca’s HVAC platform, following its purchase of American Refrigeration Supplies earlier this year.
Economic Trends
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IMTS Powers September Spike in Metalworking Machinery Orders
The biennial marque manufacturing technology show resulted in record-breaking monthly investment and the seventh-straight month of orders above $500 million.
Safety Products
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Ritz Safety Acquires Gloves Plus in South Carolina
The acquisition adds a Simpsonville, SC-based distributor of PPE, safety, janitorial and packaging supplies to Ritz Safety’s national business.
Mergers & Acquisitions
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Brad Jacobs Launches New $1B Acquisition Venture, Gives Update on QXO Performance
QXO’s founder is launching a second publicly traded acquisition platform while continuing to lead the building materials distributor, which posted preliminary 3Q results.

