Congestion pricing revenue will help businesses move deliveries to evening and overnight hours, while a separate city proposal would require direct employment of core last-mile delivery and warehouse workers.
Electrical
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Wesco Opens Facility for Preassembling AI-Ready Data Center Systems
The Irving, TX facility adds rack assembly, integration and testing capabilities as Wesco expands its services around a data center market that continues to drive substantial sales growth.
Paper Products & Packaging Distribution
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Millcraft Acquires Protective Packaging Products in KY
The Louisville, KY-based distributor adds custom protective packaging, assembly and inventory management capabilities to Millcraft’s growing packaging business, with a focus on automotive and industrial customers.
The investment backs the Maryland-based distributor and manufacturer’s representative as it pursues expanded product offerings, geographic growth and acquisitions.
The pending acquisition of GradeEight Holdings would bring Winzer’s nationwide franchise network and eight FastServ Supply stores into DSG’s portfolio as the Lawson Products parent advances its own take-private transaction.
Industrial Supplies
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Fastenal 3Q Sales Climb 15.5% as Profit Growth Accelerates, Pricing Eases
The company’s operating profit grew 20.2% as expense leverage offset gross margin pressure. September daily sales growth moderated but extended Fastenal’s double-digit streak to 15 months.
The new HVAC distribution platform’s investment expands its reach into the Intermountain West and adds controls and building automation expertise, following earlier 2026 deals for Blackhawk Supply and Fenco Supply.
The addition of Badger Metals brings Advantage Distribution Holdings to 17 locations across seven states, joining CTC Supply and cfm Distributors on a platform that combines local leadership, employee equity participation and proprietary technology.
Fluid Power
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Crane Group Making CEO Succession
The parent of fluid handling distributor Crane Engineering will make the leadership transition Jan. 1, following a period of acquisition growth.
Uncategorized
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No MDM Update Newsletter Monday
We won’t deploy an MDM Update newsletter on Monday, Oct. 12 due to the Federal Holiday. We’ll be back in action on Tuesday.
Electrical
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Lonestar Electric Acquires Redstone in Alabama Entry
The Huntsville-based distributor gives Lonestar its first Alabama location in its second acquisition of 2026, and follows network expansion in Louisiana, Texas and Oklahoma.
Gases & Welding Equipment
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ORS Nasco Acquires Techniweld and PowerWeld in Further U.S. & Canada Expansion
The additions extend ORS Nasco’s welding supplies business across the U.S. and Canada, coming two weeks after its acquisition of three JanSan brands from Essendant.

