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Company Expansion & Consolidation
Sonepar Subsidiary Opens Charlotte Distribution Hub
The company also plans to add more branches in the Carolinas later this year.
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Wesco to Acquire Data Center Services Company
The Singapore-based firm provides advanced thermal management systems.
June 12, 2026
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Hillman Turns to MRO for Growth
The fastener and hardware distributor has ambitious revenue targets — and is pushing beyond its usual market to meet them.
June 12, 2026
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Staffing Changes
Former Wesco, 3M Exec Named SureWerx COO
Shawn Gregg most recently served as Wesco’s vice president and general manager of global safety.
June 11, 2026
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Logistics
Amazon Expands Freight Service to Outside Distribution Hubs
The e-commerce giant says its less-than-truckload service can now go to “any type of destination.”
June 10, 2026
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Snap-on Acquires Diagnostic Tools Provider for $100M
The tool maker said the deal would bolster its capabilities in the heavy-duty and equipment markets.
June 10, 2026
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Core & Main branch, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Core & Main Posts Flat Sales, but Earnings, Margins Climb
June 10, 2026
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Tallman Equipment Acquired by Private Equity Firm
June 9, 2026
The United States Court of International Trade is seen in front of the Jacob K. Javits Federal building in this, March 18, 2015 photo, in New York.
Dispute Persists Over Tariff Refund Eligibility
June 9, 2026
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Private Equity Firm to Acquire Total Safety’s MRO Distribution Business
June 8, 2026
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June 8, 2026
Portland, Maine.
Airline Hydraulics Acquires Maine Controls Distributor
June 5, 2026
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Fastenal Daily Sales Climb Nearly 15% in May
June 4, 2026
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Graybar Completes American Electric Supply Deal
June 4, 2026
ETAS Group's office, Hialeah, Fla.
Florida Distributor ETAS Group Joins IBC
June 3, 2026
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June 3, 2026
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Granite Group Acquires Maine, New York Distributors
June 2, 2026
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Manufacturing PMI Climbs to 54%
June 2, 2026
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Operations
Fastenal Builds Ramps for Robotics Competitions
The initiative aimed to improve accessibility at the contests.
June 12, 2026
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Associations
PTDA Canadian Conference Draws Over 160 to Montreal
The event featured manufacturers, distributors and associates from across Canada and the U.S.
June 12, 2026
Fairlane Sized
New Products
Roller Materials for Wide-Ranging Applications
The lineup of Fairlane Products rollers include shaft drive rollers solid, finned and DuraSoft styles.
June 12, 2026
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Supply Chain
Appeals Court Says Government Can Keep Collecting 10% Tariffs for Now
The case could be headed to the Supreme Court.
June 12, 2026
Smoke fills the sky after a train derailment near Carrington, N.D., July 5, 2024
Logistics
Fiery 2024 Derailment Proves Need to Replace Flawed Tank Cars, NTSB Says
Regulators also said railroads need to change the way they assemble their trains.
June 12, 2026
A ship is docked, Jan. 15, 2026, at PortMiami in Miami.
Economy
Producer Prices Spike in Largest Yearly Jump Since 2022
Core wholesale prices rose 4.9% year-over-year.
June 11, 2026
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Technology & Software
Security Breach: Focus on Hitting Lower, Not Harder
The unsexy blocking and tacking that creates more win-win cybersecurity scenarios.
June 11, 2026
The Gordie Howe Bridge is shown under construction between Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, May 22, 2026.
Logistics
Opening of Canada-U.S. Bridge in Detroit Delayed
Officials said they would take time to resolve "outstanding issues."
June 11, 2026
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Associations
Kline Industrial Tool Joins IBC
The Pennsylvania cutting tool specialist serves manufacturers in the Mid-Atlantic.
June 10, 2026
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Technology & Software
Bossard to Join Automate 2026 Show
The company plans to showcase its smart factory and logistics solutions.
June 10, 2026
A sticker with the image of President Trump points to per-gallon prices for gasoline at a Conoco station in Denver, May 30, 2026.
Economy
Higher Energy Prices Push Inflation Above 4%
Consumer prices rose for a third consecutive month to the highest level in three years.
June 10, 2026
Workers transfer goods from a truck at the Xiaomi logistic center, Beijing, May 29, 2026.
Supply Chain
China’s Exports Jump 19.4% in May
Technology-related shipments remained robust despite impacts from the Iran war.
June 10, 2026
Canadian and American flags on the Gordie Howe Bridge between Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, May 22, 2026.
Logistics
New Canadian-built Bridge Across Detroit River Poised to Open
A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Gordie Howe International Bridge is set for Friday.
June 9, 2026
In this Aug. 17, 2018, file photo, people arrive before the start of a naturalization ceremony at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Miami Field Office in Miami.
Economy
Judge Scraps Trump's $100,000 Fee on New H-1B Visas
The announced increase initially set off a wave of panic among confused employers, students and workers.
June 9, 2026
Vancouver, British Columbia.
Associations
AD Canada Sets Record at 2026 Annual Meeting
More than 500 members and supplier partners traveled to the conference.
June 8, 2026