Along with its time-sensitive proposal, the building materials distribution platform went into great detail giving a rundown of talks with Beacon since they started this past summer.
We analyze the results of our early January survey that polled 350 distributors and manufacturers about their expectations of how tariffs could impact both margins and demand. Along with data, it produced plenty of commentary.
These reports deliver a wealth of wholesale distribution economic metrics and dealmaking analysis covering the October-December period, along with forecasts for 1Q25 and beyond.
There’s no better time to find out what keeps distribution executives up at night than at the start of the year. We analyze more than 250 write-in responses to our early January survey question asking...
The longtime MDM steward brings 40 years of industry research experience and perspective to the innovative industrial distributor.
New investment bank analyst commentary suggests QXO will have to increase its current bid for Beacon to fend off alternative suitors, but others say additional offers are unlikely.
Our MDM Case Study series rolled out reports on Ferguson and Watsco down the stretch of 2024, with more to come in 2025. Here, the author of those case studies joins to share his key...
The letter shares full details of QXO’s offer and claims Beacon has intentionally taken actions to “frustrate a transaction.” Beacon responds.
The latest MDM Forecast moved more optimistically for the total industry vs. December for both 2025 and 2026. See your sector-specific outlook.
After a challenging 2024, the metalworking and MRO supplies distributor continues to work through a critical web pricing realignment. Part 1 of this MDM Case Study article series examines what caused the issue and how...
It’s time to move beyond a status quo of putting up with regular disruptions to warehouse activities due to late or cancelled deliveries. This piece explores tools to alleviate common issues.
Two product procurement firms allegedly conspired to rig bids on awards for Department of Defense MRO contracts, resulting in the U.S. being overcharged for products it purchased.
