Nonres markets and supplier pricing carried growth throughout the year as margins, profit and EBITDA each expanded.
Eagan, MN-based Tavoron adds distributors of electrical and mechanical motion control and automation components.
Both Franklin Empire and O’Neil Electric are family/privately-owned businesses and member-owners AD.
Metals Service Centers
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Metalformers’ Economic Optimism Dips Despite Improved Orders & Shipping
PMA’s latest business conditions report showed a modest monthly decline in economic outlook from metalforming manufacturers despite them reporting higher shipping levels during January and expected orders.
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down Trump’s tariffs with a 6-3 decision, though the president hit back with a pledged new one on Friday before raising it a day later. Meanwhile, the potential refund process...
Fasteners
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Hardware Distributor House-Hasson Taps Northern Tool Exec as CEO
The new leader will succeed current CEO Steve Henry, who is retiring after 16 years with the company.
Watsco’s seasonally heavy 4Q reflected continued lower sales and volumes post-A2L transition, offset by higher prices helping to boost margins.
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Power Transmission/Motion Control
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Tencarva Machinery Acquires Fluid Power Distributor Hoffman-Kane
Tencara adds product depth and technical expertise to serve Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio and West Virginia.
GPC announced the pending move alongside reporting 4Q25 and full-year financial results, which showed annual sales at Motion finish just shy of $9 billion.
Legal & Regulatory Issues
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Wesco Sues Eckart Supply for Alleged Poaching, Trade Secret Theft
Wesco has filed a federal lawsuit against fellow distributor Eckart Supply and six former employees, alleging a coordinated effort to poach more than 30 workers, divert customers and misappropriate trade secrets to build a competing...
Gases & Welding Equipment
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B&J Welding Supply Adds 3 TX Locations with Acquisition, Organic Expansion
The company eyes continued expansion across Texas and surrounding states via acquisitions and greenfields.

