The additions extend ORS Nasco’s welding supplies business across the U.S. and Canada, coming two weeks after its acquisition of three JanSan brands from Essendant.
The distributor’s second acquisition of 2026 adds three Texas locations and expands its filtration and hose capabilities, marking the company’s 52nd deal since 1999.
It continues a string of company leadership appointments this year spanning information security, distribution, procurement, industrial solutions and digital transformation.
The Illinois-based distributor adds aviation fueling and filtration expertise to Triad’s Midwest network, marking its first acquisition in over 3 years.
The acquisition would connect PTC’s product design and engineering software with Schneider’s energy management and automation portfolio, expanding opportunities for industrial software sales and services across its channel.
The European MRO distributor tapped a former McKinsey and Bain leader to oversee AI and digital operations, while its latest acquisitions expand hydraulics and other technical capabilities in France and Germany.
The proposed settlement addresses alleged price discrimination favoring large retail chains and provides payments to smaller competitors for future violations. It follows September’s separate $12.5 million resolution of a federal bribery investigation.
The corrugated packaging products distributor’s fourth acquisition announcement of 2026 adds an Illinois manufacturer for its 49th transaction since 1998 and second in the Chicago area.
A company veteran will succeed Louis St-Laurent as CEO in early 2027. The appointment follows other leadership changes earlier this year and an acquisition this past June.
Formerly known as Marcone Group, the HVAC, plumbing and appliances distributor has a new president following a string of other leadership appointments over the past two years.
Nonresidential consturction hit a 15-month high, powered by data center-led office spending. Get the key figures and charts here.
Rexel’s newly-announced GCG acquisition extends a multiyear expansion that has strengthened its North American footprint while adding automation, connectivity and engineered services. Tracing those deals reveals how the company’s growth strategy is evolving — and...
