The company reported a decline in 4Q sales and gross margin, impacted by lower core organic sales and ongoing single-family and multi-family margin normalization, respectively.
Electrical
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Sonepar’s Codale Electric Supply Expands with 3 Branches, New CDC
Codale Electric Supply has announced its 2025 expansion plan, including the launch of a new automated CDC and several new branch locations.
Fasteners
Article
Hillman 4Q Sales Grow 0.5%, EBITDA Increases
Hillman Solutions reported a record 4Q sales growth, while its Canada and Robotics & Digital sales showed a continued sales decline in 2024.
Facilities Maintenance (MRO)
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Motion 4Q U.S. Sales Down, Margin Declines
GPC’s 2024 results show overall sales growth driven by acquisitions and favorable currency impacts, while its industrial parts subsidiary, Motion, continues to face sales declines.
HVACR
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Watsco 4Q Sales Rise, Margin Expands
The company reported growth in its eCommerce and mobile apps for both the full year and 4Q, with additional initiatives planned for 2025.
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Electrical
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Sonepar Unites Michigan Subsidiaries Standard & Madison Electric
Sonepar said its subsidiaries are combining to enhance operations in Michigan and northern Indiana.
Industrial PVF
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DNOW Sees Sequential Margin & EBITDA Growth in 4Q
DNOW’s earnings show strong U.S. and Canada sales growth, but a decline in international performance, with the company projecting flat-to-modest growth for 2025.
AD’s Independent Electrical Supply Division gave an update on its membership following the integration of former IMARK Electrical members.
Electrical
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Rexel North America Sales Continue to Outpace Overall Growth
Rexel reported that positive momentum in North America slightly offset the softer conditions in Europe, notably in the company’s electrification segment.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Article
QXO Unveils Slate of Directors to Replace Beacon’s, Gains Antitrust Clearance
See the detailed roster of directors QXO proposed, as well as Beacon’s prompt response.
Manufacturing
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Columbus McKinnon to Buy Kito Crosby in $2.7B Deal
It’s set to form a leading material handling and motion control supplier with annual revenues of about $2.1 billion.

