#Distribution

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White Cap Completes Acquisition of Colony Hardware, Expanding Eastern U.S. Footprint

Construction supply distributor White Cap finalizes purchase of Colony Hardware's 60+ locations, strengthening presence across 20 states and enhancing delivery capabilities for contractors.

February 9, 2026 5 min read

Heavy equipment dealer consolidation and market transformation

Dealer Networks Analysis

The Iron Monopoly: How Capital, Code, and Consolidation Are Rewriting the Rules of Heavy Equipment

The handshake deal is dead. As 2026 unfolds, private equity roll-ups and OEM mandates are dismantling the middle-market dealer. Here is the new playbook for fleet owners.

January 14, 2026 25 min read