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
Consolidation is giving large distributors more leverage with suppliers, but NetPlus Alliance’s CEO shares with MDM how buying groups and intentional partnerships help smaller distributors compete.
Growth is attributed to various process improvements and sales strategies NetPlus members have put in place, while some also nod to economic circumstances.
The move comes a year after AD and IMARK Electrical completed their merger, which created a new entity for a combined 700-plus independent distributor members.
With offices in Dallas and Chicago, TCG will infuse 100+ independent distributor member-owners into AD across verticals of plumbing, PVF, HVAC, waterworks and irrigation.
“Through decades of dedication, he launched new enterprises, acquired companies and fostered relationships that shaped the company’s legacy and impact on the industry,” the manufacturers representative organization said.
Meriton expanded its national HVAC network with the acquisitions of fellow rep agencies Engineered Equipment Sales and Testing, Fields Mechanical Systems and Specialty Air Conditioning Services.
Nucleus is built on decades of NAW and MDM content and research to provide industry-specific answers and insight that members can get today.
The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors says it has convened the “top minds in distribution” to serve as a “strategic brain trust” of the distribution sector.
The rep agency has a new CEO, general managers and more, while consolidating its previous regional sales structure.
See the 50+ events on MDM’s radar across July-December.
The group of 14 executives and directors span a wealth of industry experience and insight for ISA’s strategic direction.
Fusion Capital Partners acquired the instrumentation and industrial equipment distributor, with LKCM Headwater Investments retaining a minority stake through reinvestment.
