The deal marks DXP’s fourth acquisition announced in 2026 and continues its buildout of a national water and wastewater platform.
Fasteners
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Hillman Starts Construction on Large New Cincinnati Facility
The hardware and industrial supplies distributor is consolidating Cincinnati-area operations into a new Forest Park facility that includes room for future expansion.
The HVAC equipment supplier had been part of Platinum Equity’s MARS distribution platform, which has undergone a series of divestment and acquisition moves since 2024. Heat Controller serves distributors through its Comfort-Aire and Century brands.
Economic Trends
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Fed Holds Rates Steady in Warsh’s First Meeting as Chair
The Fed held rates steady again in its June meeting, maintaining its benchmark range at 3.5%-3.75% while signaling that persistent inflation — rather than slowing growth — remains policymakers’ top concern in the first FOMC...
Electrical
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Elektrik Lands Growth Investment from Lead Edge Capital
Elektrik said the investment will help scale its procurement platform for medium-voltage electrical infrastructure components.
Chemicals & Plastics Distribution
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Olin, Huntsman to Merge in $2.43B Chemicals Deal
The two producers said their all-stock merger will create OlinHuntsman, a North American chemicals company with about $12.5 billion in annual revenue.
Grocery & Foodservice Distribution
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RNDC to Sell Arkansas Operations to Moon Distributors in Latest Downsizing
The deal marks RNDC’s latest divestment following its May sale of 11 geographic markets to Reyes Beverage Group and a recent stretch of leadership and financing changes.
Fasteners
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Rox Capital to Launch Fasteners Platform after Acquiring Interstate Threaded Products
The acquisition launches Rox Capital Partners’ industrial fastener platform, with plans to grow the Dallas-based manufacturer and distributor through organic initiatives and strategic acquisitions.
Paper Products & Packaging Distribution
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Berlin Packaging Makes Acquisitions in New Jersey, U.K.
The hybrid packaging products distributor expanded footprint in the Northeast U.S. and EMEA footprints with acquisitions of O. Berk Company and BlueSky.
Electrical
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Sonepar’s Capital Electric Opens Charlotte DC
Capital Electric has opened a new 258,000-square-foot distribution center in Charlotte, adding inventory capacity, logistics capabilities and up to 100 jobs as it expands across the Carolinas.
Amazon’s latest ASCS expansion gives businesses access to LTL freight for shipments to warehouses, distribution centers and retail partners — further positioning Amazon as a full-service logistics provider.
Research
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Last Call: Help Benchmark AI Adoption Across Distribution
MDM’s AI Adoption Index survey closes soon. Participate anonymously to help strengthen the industry benchmark — and get early access to the resulting report and dashboard.

