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Earnings
Fastenal Posts Stronger Sales, Better-than-Expected Profit in its Second Quarter
The company highlighted growth among its larger customers — but said that pricing also had an impact.
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View of the Grand River, Grand Rapids, Mich.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Transmission and Fluid Equipment Acquires Michigan Distributor
State Supply provides power transmission products across West Michigan.
July 11, 2025
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Company Expansion & Consolidation
Metalworking Supplier Plans First North American Factory
Eurocharm Group plans to build a production and distribution hub in South Carolina.
July 11, 2025
Spartan Fastener facility, Trevor, Wis.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Spartan Fastener Acquires American Jebco
The Wisconsin supplier said the move would bolster its position in critical markets.
July 10, 2025
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Company Expansion & Consolidation
Victaulic to Add Maryland Distribution Hub
The facility would be the supplier’s 32nd location overall.
July 10, 2025
Optimas Solutions European headquarters, Hambach, France.
Company Expansion & Consolidation
Optimas Opens New European Headquarters
The hub in Northeast France will support the company’s growing European operations.
July 10, 2025
Top News
Motion branch, Val-d'Or, Quebec.
Motion Adds Quebec Sales Branch
July 9, 2025
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How Distributors Can Use AI to Boost Revenue and Margins
July 9, 2025
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Indiana Distributor AAA Acquired by Private Equity Firm
July 8, 2025
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Private Equity Firm Acquires Blackhawk Supply, Launches HVAC Distribution Platform
July 8, 2025
Tank at a Holston Gases facility in Crossville, Tenn.
Holston Gases Acquires Alabama Distributor
July 8, 2025
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DXP Acquires Louisiana Pump Company
July 7, 2025
Hydraulic Controls branch, Walnut, Calif.
IDCO Adds Four Companies
July 3, 2025
Valin office in Houston, March 2020.
Valin Acquires Burns Controls
July 2, 2025
Purvis Industries
Purvis Industries Acquires Nevada Distributor
July 2, 2025
Laser tube cutting machine at Fossil Industries, Hunker, Pa.
Shuttered Pennsylvania Metalworking Facility Acquired, Reopened
June 23, 2025
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MSC Sales Edge Down as Earnings Drop by 20%
July 1, 2025
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Parker Hannifin to Acquire Curtis Instruments in $1B Deal
June 30, 2025
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B2B Digital-Assisted Selling at Its Best
These capabilities help sales teams close deals, empower buyers, and consolidate the sales process into one platform.
June 18, 2025
President Donald Trump talks to workers as he tours U.S. Steel Corporation's Mon Valley Works-Irvin plant, Friday, May 30, 2025, in West Mifflin, Pa.
Economy
U.S. Manufacturers Stuck in Rut Despite Subsidies from Biden, Protection from Trump
One economist said the industry is likely to suffer a recession in the coming year.
July 14, 2025
President Donald Trump and Denmark's Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen before the start of a plenary session of the NATO Heads of State and Government summit, The Hague, Netherlands, June 25, 2025.
Supply Chain
Trump Announces 30% Tariffs Against EU, Mexico
The move could cause massive upheaval between the U.S. and two of its biggest trade partners.
July 14, 2025
The Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building, Washington D.C.
Economy
White House Escalates Pressure Campaign on Fed Chair by Targeting Headquarters Renovation
Two Trump aides were named to an obscure commission reviewing the plans.
July 11, 2025
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Maintenance, Cleaning Product Supplier Zep Sold to Los Angeles Firm
The company said that it intends to expand its portfolio under its new owners.
July 11, 2025
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Awards
Kimball Midwest Named to ‘60 Best Companies to Sell For’
The company made the list for the ninth consecutive year.
July 11, 2025
The Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City, June 30, 2025.
Workforce Development
Missouri Governor Repeals Paid Sick Leave Law Approved Last Year by Voters
But Missouri voters could get a second chance.
July 11, 2025
Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney walks with President Donald Trump at the G7 Summit, June 16, 2025, Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada.
Supply Chain
Trump Plans to Hike Tariffs on Canadian Goods to 35%
The letter would mark an aggressive increase to the 25% tariff rates imposed in March.
July 11, 2025
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Operations
Graybar Extends $750M Credit Facility
The company said the move would support its working capital needs and growth initiatives.
July 10, 2025
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Ideal Tridon Acquired by Nautic Partners
The company provides engineered components across a wide range of industries.
July 10, 2025
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Associations
Evergreen Supply Network Names Board for 2025-2026
Aaron Knief of Lincoln Contractor Supply will be the cooperative’s chairman.
July 10, 2025
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Associations
Industrial Supply Association Announces 2025-2026 Board
Kennametal’s Keith Mudge will serve as chair.
July 10, 2025
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Technology & Software
Proton.ai Launches Conversational AI Assistant
The company said “Pronto” will help distributor sales reps automate tedious, routine tasks.
July 10, 2025
Supply Chain Disruption
Supply Chain
Retooling Supply Chains? Don’t Overlook Cybersecurity
Each new supplier, system or integration point creates new openings for attackers to exploit.
July 10, 2025
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Technology & Software
Reduce Stockouts and Improve Vendor Relationships with Automated Procure-to-Pay Technology
Most invoices are still received on paper, manually approved and paid with paper checks.
July 10, 2025