The new facility will be the company’s flagship location with advanced warehouse operations, quality and engineering lab and an innovation center.
The news comes about four weeks after PFG nixed talks with U.S. Foods about a potential combination that would’ve seen the latter take over the company.
NAW’s top honor recognizes Uline for its commitment to operational excellence, economic growth and community stewardship.
It nets the master distributor — primarily known for its fastener offerings — nine new locations across the U.S. and gives it a strong footfold in the wire and cable market.
The building materials distributor will have a new CCO on Jan. 6
He’s been the chairman of XPO since its founding in 2011, followed by spinoff GXO in 2021.
ACME Construction Supply and Professional Contractor Supply will join the buying group Jan. 1.
The FTC says combining Henkel’s Loctite brand with Liquid Nails would eliminate head-to-head competition between the two largest construction adhesive brands sold through major U.S. home improvement retailers.
The acquisition strengthens VAD’s value-added solutions portfolio and footprint across the Midwest.
Despite soft residential demand the company reaffirmed its full year outlook.
Two current board members are expected to retire in May 2026 at the end of their terms.
The lumber and plywood supplier is promoting its COO to lead the company while its current CEO will move into a board position.
