The deal pairs the California-based industrial blade supplier and sharpening specialist with Edge’s existing Pennsylvania operations, broadening the company’s U.S. service network and strengthening its offering for food processing, packaging and other industrial customers.
MDM Blog
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No MDM Newsletter Wednesday
We’re off Wednesday for Veterans Day in the U.S., but we’ll be back in action Thursday morning.
Electronics
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Arrow Launches IP&E Business After Record 3Q Sales Jump 39%
The distributor’s new “Capstone” business specializes in interconnect, passive and electromechanical products, while both operating segments delivered strong third-quarter growth.
The acquisition adds three locations to Hajoca’s HVAC platform, following its purchase of American Refrigeration Supplies earlier this year.
Economic Trends
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IMTS Powers September Spike in Metalworking Machinery Orders
The biennial marque manufacturing technology show resulted in record-breaking monthly investment and the seventh-straight month of orders above $500 million.
Safety Products
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Ritz Safety Acquires Gloves Plus in South Carolina
The acquisition adds a Simpsonville, SC-based distributor of PPE, safety, janitorial and packaging supplies to Ritz Safety’s national business.
Mergers & Acquisitions
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Brad Jacobs Launches New $1B Acquisition Venture, Gives Update on QXO Performance
QXO’s founder is launching a second publicly traded acquisition platform while continuing to lead the building materials distributor, which posted preliminary 3Q results.
Automotive
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Worldpac Plans Automated Georgia DC
The automotive parts distributor’s first automated DC is slated to open in the first half of 2027, bringing expanded capacity and adding more than 150 new jobs.
Plumbing Products & PVF Distribution
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Ferguson Raises Outlook After 3Q Organic Acceleration & Acquisitions Bump
Organic growth strengthened as nonresidential demand and improving residential sales lifted Ferguson’s third-quarter results that followed its $1.6 billion FloWorks acquisition.
Building Materials/Construction
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Boise Cascade to Buy 2 California DCs; 3Q Sales Rise 8%
The planned purchase of Taiga Building Products’ Rocklin and Sanger facilities will expand Boise Cascade’s California distribution footprint, while the company posted higher third-quarter sales and profit.
Economic Trends
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U.S. Wholesale Trade Snapped 6-Month Streak of Job Gains in October
Labor department figures show the industry lost 9,100 jobs during the month, with nondurable goods accounting for the vast majority. Get the other key figures and context here.
Power Transmission/Motion Control
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DXP Posts 14.3% 3Q Sales Growth, Adds Sixth Acquisition of 2026
The distributor’s third-quarter gains were led by Innovative Pumping Solutions, while its latest acquisition expands its bearings and power transmission business in Michigan.

