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Distribution veteran and former MDM analytics leader John Gunderson joins the MDM Podcast to unpack our latest Grainger Case Study, exploring the MRO giant’s High-Touch model, assortment strategy, private label, digital commerce and what other distributors can learn from its sustained market outperformance.
October 21, 2026
MSC ended its fiscal 2026 with record quarterly and annual sales sales as pricing remained strong, volumes improved and cost reductions helped margin outperform company guidance. Get the key metrics and our analysis here.
The Michigan and Tennessee distributors form the foundation of a platform targeting further acquisitions, broader product offerings and expanded services across the Midwest and Central U.S.
The company appointed a board member as interim president while it searches for a permanent CEO.
Shrieve’s third announced acquisition of 2026 adds Alabama-based Research Solutions Group’s industrial solvents business and blending, recycling and logistics capabilities. The deal follows April acquisitions in Illinois and Scotland.
The appointments of Pat Quint as CIO and Kristi Belhumeur as Chief Accounting Officer come amid continued investment in Parts Town’s technology, distribution network and acquisition strategy.
Genuine Parts Company’s Motion-led industrial segment delivered another quarter of solid sales and profit growth, outpacing its automotive operations. Get. the key metrics here.
The business jet manufacturer is expanding regional inventories, distribution and component repair capabilities to strengthen its global aftermarket support network.
Ancora raised its offer to as much as $1.4 billion, but Fuller’s board again rejected it. The adhesives maker will review selected businesses for potential divestitures.
The Ohio robotic systems integrator adds engineering and integration capabilities to Capital Machine’s equipment offering in its first acquisition since partnering with Rotunda Capital Partners.
Nearly 500 workers represented by two Teamsters locals ratified a new contract following a strike at Sysco’s Los Angeles operation. It followed a standoff over contract language after the parties agreed on economic terms.
The Canadian industrial parts and equipment distributor plans separate business presidents and investments in technicians, sales and digital capabilities.
The project, expected to begin serving customers in late 2028, follows a Texas groundbreaking, expansion of Medline’s Prime Vendor model into Canada and replacement capacity secured after a California warehouse fire.
