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Supply Chain
The Supply Chain Resiliency Playbook for Distributors
Companies need to treat resilience as a business-wide objective.
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A Snap-on mobile tool truck in Indianapolis, March 2025.
Earnings
Tool Maker Snap-on Posts Flat Quarterly Sales
The company’s earnings were down year-over-year.
July 17, 2025
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E-Commerce
Private Equity Fund Invests in E-Commerce Distributor SupplyHouse
Officials said the “strategic partnership” will support the company's “long-term growth strategy.”
July 17, 2025
B&J Welding Supply branch, Amarillo, Texas.
Mergers & Acquisitions
B&J Welding Supply Acquires West Texas Counterpart
The San Angelo distributor will become B&J’s seventh location.
July 16, 2025
3BG Supply headquarters, Fort Wayne, Ind.
Associations
PTDA Adds Five New Members
The additions include two distributors and three manufacturers.
July 16, 2025
Packer Fastener headquarters, Green Bay, Wis.
Company Expansion & Consolidation
Packer Fastener Expands into the Southeast
The company established a new distribution center in suburban Atlanta.
July 15, 2025
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Brooks Safety Solutions Acquires North Carolina Distributor
July 15, 2025
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Metalworking Machinery Orders Climb 2.7% in May
July 14, 2025
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Fastenal Posts Stronger Sales, Better-than-Expected Profit in its Second Quarter
July 14, 2025
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Transmission and Fluid Equipment Acquires Michigan Distributor
July 11, 2025
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Metalworking Supplier Plans First North American Factory
July 11, 2025
Spartan Fastener facility, Trevor, Wis.
Spartan Fastener Acquires American Jebco
July 10, 2025
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Victaulic to Add Maryland Distribution Hub
July 10, 2025
Optimas Solutions European headquarters, Hambach, France.
Optimas Opens New European Headquarters
July 10, 2025
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
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June 18, 2025
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Awards
Sonepar Named a ‘Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion’
The company was recognized for the second year in a row.
July 18, 2025
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Company Expansion & Consolidation
Copper Tube, Fittings Supplier to Expand Distribution Capabilities
Mueller Streamline Co. will invest more than $7 million in its Arkansas hub.
July 18, 2025
Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell during a House Committee on Financial Services hearing on Capitol Hill, June 24, 2025.
Economy
Federal Reserve's Waller Says Central Bank Should Cut Rates at Next Meeting
Waller said during a speech in New York City that the economy is showing signs of weakening.
July 18, 2025
A Union Pacific train travels through Union, Neb., July 31, 2018.
Logistics
Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern Discuss Merger
The move would create the largest railroad in North America and connect the East and West Coasts.
July 18, 2025
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Economy
Federal Reserve Says Building Renovation Complies with Law, Defends Costs
The letter is the latest salvo in an escalating battle between the Fed and the Trump administration.
July 18, 2025
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Staffing Changes
Graybar Promotes Sales Director to Head Seattle Region
He will lead Graybar's operations in the Pacific Northwest, as well as in Alaska and Hawaii.
July 17, 2025
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Staffing Changes
Kundinger Names New Purchasing, Customer Reps
Kundinger Services and Repair also announced a new technician hire.
July 17, 2025
President Donald Trump during a meeting with Bahrain's Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa in the Oval Office, July 16, 2025.
Economy
Trump Says He's 'Highly Unlikely' to Fire Fed Chair After Floating the Idea in Private
He said he had discussed the "concept" of dismissing the Federal Reserve chair.
July 17, 2025
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Technology & Software
Rexel Subsidiary, Schneider Electric Turn Custom Van into ‘Mobile Technology Showcase’
Mayer’s “Digital Command” vehicle aims to bring industrial automation to customers' doorsteps.
July 16, 2025
President Donald Trump speaks to the media after arriving at Joint Base Andrews, July 15, 2025.
Economy
Trump to Put Tariffs of Over 10% on Smaller Nations, Including Those in Africa and the Caribbean
At least 100 nations are included in the potential plan.
July 16, 2025
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Economy
U.S. Producer Prices Unchanged with Wholesale Inflation Remaining Under Control
Wholesale prices saw the smallest year-over-year gain since September.
July 16, 2025
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Technology & Software
Tackling Tariff Uncertainty with Strategic Pricing
A new wave of tariffs can bring huge changes that materialize with little warning.
July 16, 2025
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Operations
Triad Bellows Celebrates 15th Anniversary
The Singer Industrial subsidiary provides custom-engineered metal bellows and expansion joints.
July 15, 2025
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Gloves Maker Mechanix Wear Acquires Counterpart Kinco
Kinco’s owner will continue to lead the brand and retain a stake in the business.
July 15, 2025