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Mergers & Acquisitions
Airline Hydraulics Acquires Maine Controls Distributor
The company said the deal would nearly double its footprint in New England.
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Sales
Fastenal Daily Sales Climb Nearly 15% in May
The company posted more than $750 million in monthly net sales.
June 4, 2026
Mergers & Acquisitions
Graybar Completes American Electric Supply Deal
The California company is now “a wholly owned subsidiary” of Graybar.
June 4, 2026
Operations
Sheltered in Place
ID’s 79th annual Survey of Distributor Operations finds a steady — and even optimistic — industry.
June 3, 2026
Mergers & Acquisitions
Granite Group Acquires Maine, New York Distributors
The company is also adding a new branch in northern Maine.
June 2, 2026
Economy
Manufacturing PMI Climbs to 54%
The index saw its highest reading in four years.
June 2, 2026
Top News
Florida Distributor ETAS Group Joins IBC
June 3, 2026
Packer Fastener Adds Indiana Distribution Hub
June 1, 2026
United Flow Technologies Acquires Montana Company
June 1, 2026
Apex Tool Names Stihl CEO as New Chief Exec
June 1, 2026
Distribution M&A Activity ‘Stable’ in the U.S., Declining Worldwide
May 29, 2026
Fastener Manufacturer MW Components Sold in $950M Deal
May 29, 2026
The Negative Space of Sales Success
May 29, 2026
IBC Adds Ammex Corp.
May 29, 2026
Weaving a Tapestry of Talent
May 28, 2026
TestEquity Names New President, Sales Chief
May 28, 2026
CEO Pay Rose Nearly 6% Amid Some Eye-Popping Compensation Packages
May 27, 2026
Evergreen Supply Network to Dissolve
May 26, 2026
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June 3, 2026
Technology & Software
AI Companies Barrel Toward Huge Wall Street Debuts
But amid the billions — even trillions — at stake, worries about an AI bubble are looming.
June 5, 2026
Supply Chain
Trump Administration Seeks New Path Forward With Tariffs
They’ve turned to an authority that has withstood legal challenges in the past.
June 5, 2026
Economy
Continued Disruption of Mideast Energy Supplies Poised to Slam Global Economy
The consequences of sharply higher energy prices and inflation would be felt around the world.
June 4, 2026
Operations
Sales Optimism Returns to Distribution
Part 2 of ID’s 79th annual Survey of Distributor Operations.
June 4, 2026
Video
Tooling Manufacturer Plans $800M Montana Factory
The company expects the project to eventually create over 2,000 jobs.
June 4, 2026
Technology & Software
Executive Order Moves Toward Vetting Top AI Models for National Security Risks
The directive was characterized as a voluntary collaboration with participating “frontier labs.”
June 4, 2026
New Products
Shoulder Milling Cutter Line Expands
The additions of larger diameter cutters are designed for taking small depths of cut.
June 3, 2026
Supply Chain
Canada Calls for U.S., Mexico Trade Agreement to Be Renewed for 16 Years
Officials have suggested that the U.S. might want to have the pact subject to annual reviews.
June 3, 2026
Supply Chain
U.S. Plans Extra Tariffs After Forced Labor Probe
The latest barrage of tariffs would affect some of the country's major trading partners.
June 3, 2026
Economy
Trump Faces a New Inflation Warning From the Bond Market
The world is getting more uptight about lending money to the U.S. government
June 2, 2026
Logistics
USPS, DHL Reach $10B 'Last-Mile' Delivery Agreement
The Postal Service announced plans to open its delivery network to additional shippers last year.
June 2, 2026
Supply Chain
Trump Makes Changes to Steel, Aluminum, Copper Tariffs
The changes go into effect Monday.
June 2, 2026
Video
Missing Equipment Has Sherwin-Williams Facing Legal Battle Over Plant Odors
The complaint alleges damages exceeding $5 million.
June 2, 2026
Economy
Powell Warns Against Political Pressure on Fed, Courts and Schools
He called the Federal Reserve's independence a “priceless asset” that must be protected.
June 2, 2026