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Technology & Software
Wesco Invests $10M in Procurement Software Startup
The announcement marks Wesco's largest investment in a tech company to date.
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Mergers & Acquisitions
GME Supply Acquires Houston Workwear, PPE Supplier
The distributor said the deal would expand its reach in the utility and oil and gas sectors.
September 12, 2025
Ceratizit North American headquarters, Charlotte, N.C.
Company Expansion & Consolidation
Cutting Tool Maker Opens New North American Headquarters
Ceratizit also plans to house a new technical hub at the facility.
September 12, 2025
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Economy
Metalworking Machinery Orders Up More than 20% in July
Despite strong order value levels, the number of units ordered lagged behind historical trends.
September 11, 2025
Milwaukee Tool
Company Expansion & Consolidation
Milwaukee Tool Announces $42M Expansion in Wisconsin
The company will receive up to $4.5 million in performance-based tax credits.
September 11, 2025
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Technology & Software
Your CRM Journey Doesn’t End with the Rollout
Five tips for long-term success.
September 11, 2025
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Tool Supplier Reports Ransomware Attack
September 10, 2025
Core & Main Green Bay branch, De Pere, Wis.
Core & Main Posts Stronger Sales and Earnings, but Reduces Its Outlook
September 9, 2025
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Hillman Signs Deal for Suburban Cincinnati Campus
September 9, 2025
Optimas International Headquarters
Optimas Solutions Adds Singapore Subsidiary
September 8, 2025
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Graybar to ‘Significantly’ Increase U.S. Warehouse Capacity
September 5, 2025
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Fastenal’s Daily Sales Jump Nearly 12% in August
September 5, 2025
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BSC Industries Acquires Pennsylvania Distributor
September 5, 2025
Motion office, Houston, Jan. 2021.
Motion Parent Announces Agreement with Activist Investor
September 4, 2025
White Cap location, San Diego.
White Cap Acquires Texas, Florida Suppliers
September 4, 2025
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Sonepar Rebrands Standard Electric, Madison Electric, Wittock Supply
September 4, 2025
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Home Depot Closes $5.5B GMS Acquisition
September 4, 2025
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Tariffs Affecting Profits and Likely to Lead to Increased Prices, Survey Shows
September 4, 2025
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September 1, 2025
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Logistics
John Brooks, Exair Announce Distribution Agreement
John Brooks will be the “go-to distributor” of Exair compressed air products across Canada.
September 15, 2025
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, left, talks with Board of Governors member Lisa Cook, June 25, 2025.
Economy
Fed Faces Economic Uncertainty, Political Pressure as It Decides Whether to Cut Rates
For now, Fed policymakers have signaled they are more concerned about weaker hiring than inflation.
September 15, 2025
A container ship departs from the port of Santos in Brazil, April 1, 2025.
Logistics
Shipping Companies Support a First-Ever Global Fee on Greenhouse Gases
U.S. shipping companies have endorsed it — but the Trump administration is opposed.
September 15, 2025
Trader Robert Charmak, right, and specialist Glenn Carell, center, work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Sept. 10, 2025.
Earnings
Trump Says the U.S. Should Do Away with Quarterly Earnings Reports
Supporters of the change say executives focus too much on hitting quarterly earnings targets and not enough on long-term planning.
September 15, 2025
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Sales
The Mindset of a Distribution Sales Closer
Why attitude is everything.
September 15, 2025
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Operations
Make Industrial Distribution a 'Preferred Source' on Google
See more of our articles when you search for news on Google.
September 15, 2025
The west front of the Capitol, Washington, Sept. 11, 2025.
Economy
Unemployment, Inflation, GDP Growth to Be Worse than Projected, Budget Office Says
The economic picture is expected to steady in subsequent years.
September 15, 2025
Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Lisa Cook during a meeting in Washington, June 25, 2025.
Economy
Fed Governor Claimed 2nd Residence as 'Vacation Home,' Undercutting Fraud Claims
Trump appointee Bill Pulte had accused Cook of claiming two “primary residences.”
September 15, 2025
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Crown Royal Factory Fight; Hyundai Immigration Raid; Tyson Exec Ousted | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 236
Also on the podcast, ConocoPhillips to lay off thousands, Weaber catches fire in Pennsylvania, U.S. Steel closing plant in Illinois, JLR restart could take much longer and addressing critical problems with railroad bridges.
September 15, 2025
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Operations
Grainger Volunteer Event Puts Together Disaster Recovery Kits
The MRO giant held its fourth annual “Grainger Bucket Build” at its Illinois headquarters.
September 12, 2025
A Mexican flag hangs at the National Palace, where a portrait of former Mexico President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador hangs, as President Claudia Sheinbaum delivers her first state-of-the-nation address in Mexico City, Monday, Sept. 1, 2025.
Supply Chain
Mexico Proposes New Import Taxes on 1,400 Products to Boost National Production
The move coincides with U.S. pressure to present a united front against China.
September 12, 2025
Endries
Staffing Changes
Endries Announces New CFO
Ryan Long succeeds Dan Crociata, who is now the company’s CEO.
September 11, 2025
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Staffing Changes
Consulting Firm Adds Former Motion VP as Marketing Advisor
Pamela Sims previously served as Motion’s product marketing and product management VP.
September 11, 2025
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Operations
Neenah Foundry Turning Manufacturing Site into Distribution Center
The company said 103 workers will lose their jobs.
September 11, 2025