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BDI Announces Investment by Private Equity Firm Kelso
Kelso & Company has invested in BDI to support expansion across products, markets, and services, signaling continued momentum in industrial distribution M&A.

ABC Supply Acquires South Texas Distributor
ABC Supply’s asset acquisition of Corpus Christi-based Martini Brick Sales expands its masonry cladding reach while preserving local leadership, staff and customer continuity.

Pennsylvania Distributor Lubker Acquires Fastening Products of Lancaster
Lubker Distribution’s purchase of certain assets of Fastening Products of Lancaster adds depth to its OEM fastener offerings, supports supply chain continuity, and underscores the ongoing consolidation among regional distributors.

Optimas International to Seek ‘Acquisition Opportunities’ at Fastener Expo
Optimas Solutions is selling its international division to Exponent, creating two standalone businesses and signaling new implications for distributor growth and supply chain strategy.

EECO Acquires Virginia Counterpart
EECO’s acquisition of Lynchburg-based Foster Electric expands its reach in Virginia’s contractor market while adding scale, automation expertise, and supply chain resources.

Investment Firm Acquires Stake in Texas Valve Distributor
Main Street Capital invested $39.3 million in a minority recapitalization of Midstream Valve Partners, a Tomball, Texas-based distributor serving the energy infrastructure and refining markets.

MCE Acquires Texas Pump Distributor
Motion & Control Enterprises expands its Gulf Coast footprint with MJ Systems, adding specialized chemical injection pump expertise across oil, gas and petrochemical distribution.

Parker Hannifin Completes $9B Filtration Group Deal
Parker Hannifin plans to acquire Filtration Group in a $9.25 billion transaction, a move that could reshape aftermarket filtration channels, supplier portfolios, and distributor strategies.

Private Equity Firm Adds Detroit Company, Launches MRO Services Business
Private equity firm Trinity Hunt Partners is building a new industrial MRO platform around Northline Industrial, a move that could affect distributors and service-led growth.

Investment Firm Acquires Honeywell’s Warehouse Automation Business
American Industrial Partners has completed its acquisition of Honeywell’s warehouse automation business, combining it with Trew to expand its supply chain capabilities.
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