That’s despite a small monthly downtick in the portion of in-market locations reporting growth, meaning Fastenal got relatively more out of its biggest customers. Get our full breakdown of the January numbers here.
White Cap is owned by PE firm CD&R, and Colony by Audax Private Equity. It will net White Cap more than 60 new locations.
Two current board members are expected to retire in May 2026 at the end of their terms.
The new leaders will continue to work with former CEO Eric Smith, who will join the distributor’s board.
Set to jettison its U.K. operations, the MRO distributor lowered its full-year sales outlook but raised margin expectations. Get all the key figures here.
Fastenal said the “UHUB” can potentially double in size and supports branches and customers across a wide swath of Western America.
Bunzl reported higher total sales in its 2025 half-year results, though North American revenue and profit declined amid ongoing operational challenges.
Fastenal posted its strongest monthly sales growth since early 2023, with June daily sales up year-over-year amid solid gains across key markets. See our full breakdown of the company’s June and 2Q results.
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Chris Baby is transitioning to an M&A and advisory role after 15 years leading the PPE manufacturer.
Fastenal’s April sales growth slowed slightly after a strong March surge, signaling a potential cooling in demand across top segments and national accounts. See our full breakdown of the monthly figures.
Ferguson expanded its North American footprint with the acquisitions of Massachusetts-based Independent Pipe & Supply and Toronto-based National Fire.
