MDM Wins 2 Business Journalism Awards for Case Study, Market Analysis
MDM won two Bronze Azbee Awards for its in-depth case study on LINC Systems and a market analysis on the PPE segment.
April 17, 2026
NetPlus Alliance’s latest Industry Outlook showed a strong start to 2026 among its distributor members, with most reporting year-over-year sales gains and more than three-quarters expecting full-year sales growth.
The independent construction and industrial distribution cooperative has served its members for 37 years. Get the details here, including where those members are likely heading.
The buying group tapped a former ABB, Cerrowire and Southwire executive to lead the newly-formed AD division.
The new leader has extensive industry experience from HD Supply, Home Depot Pro and the latter’s acquired companies Supplyworks and Interline.
Pericle’s work will expand into an ongoing body of intelligence, including a monthly podcast, applied guidance for industry leaders and conversations with the operators building the next generation of distribution capability.
Members had a generally positive end to 2025, while an overwhelming majority expect sales growth in at least the low-single digits in 2026.
The American Society of Business Publication Editors’ 2026 Azbee Awards of Excellence recognized MDM as two-time regional finalist for editorial excellence.
A search committee has been established to identify a candidate who will assume the organization’s leadership role.
See the association’s roster of directors and Manufacturer Council members for 2026.
ACME Construction Supply and Professional Contractor Supply will join the buying group Jan. 1.
Foley has been with STAFDA since 1994, and CEO since 2000.
While annual sales expectations tracked down slightly overall from midyear, almost 1 in 3 members anticipate 2025 growth of at least high-single digits.
