A wholesaler promising 99% U.S. reach buys wide-format expertise

If a dealer can shift inventory to DM, which decisions remain in the dealer’s hands?

Distribution Management has acquired wide-format equipment dealer National/AZON. It plans to add engraving, routing, training and technical support to a logistics network that it says can reach 99% of the United States within one to two days. If dealers can shift inventory to DM under their contracts, the question is which decisions remain in their hands.

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A wholesaler promising 99% U.S. reach buys wide-format expertise

A U.S. logistics wholesaler has bought wide-format equipment and engraving expertise in a single deal. On October 19, 2026, Distribution Management announced that it had acquired National/AZON of Troy, Michigan. The acquisition covers wide-format printing equipment, engraving, training and technical support.…

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